Oil Pan: Removal

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the front crossmember. For additional information, refer to FULL FRAME AND BODY MOUNTING article.
Remove the bolt and the nut. Position the transmission cooler tubes aside.

Fig 1: Transmission Cooler Tube Brackets & Fasteners

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Drain the engine oil.
- Install the drain plug when finished.
- Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
Detach the 2 pin-type wire harness retainers.
Remove the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 2: Oil Pan Bolts Removal Sequence

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Remove the oil pan and the gasket.