Mirage L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC (1990)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
On some models it may be necessary to remove engine from vehicle to gain access to oil pan.
1.
Raise and support vehicle, remove engine splash pan, if equipped, then drain crankcase.
2.
Remove the oil pressure sender unit, if necessary, and on turbocharged models, disconnect oil drain hose and remove oil drain pipe.
3.
On all models, remove the oil pan bolts, then using oil pan gasket cutter tool No. MD998727 or equivalent, break seal of oil pan gasket and
remove oil pan.
4.
Remove oil pump pickup if necessary.
5.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Tighten oil pump pickup bolts to specifications.
b. Tighten oil pan bolts to specifications.
