Viper V10-8.3L VIN Z (2004)
9.
Remove the accessory drive belt (Figure 11).
10.
Remove the power steering pump (Figure 11).
11.
Remove the generator (Figure 11).
12.
Remove the heater hoses from the timing chain cover.
13. Raise the vehicle.
14.
Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter. Discard the filter.
15.
Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
16.
Remove the A/C compressor and mounting bracket assembly and then set it aside. Do not disconnect the refrigerant lines or discharge the A/C
system.
17.
Remove coolant hose from the thermostat housing.
18.
Remove the A/C line retaining bolt at the oil pan.
19.
Remove the four (4) bell housing-to-oil pan bolts.
20.
Remove the oil pan bolts.
21.
Carefully separate the oil pan from the oil pan-to-engine block gasket. Remove the oil pan leaving the gasket attached to the block. Do not remove
the oil pan gasket. It can be reused, unless it is damaged.
22.
Carefully cut the RTV between timing chain cover and the oil pan gasket.
