TL V6-3.2L (2004)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Oil Pan Removal
If the engine is out of the vehicle, go to step 7.
1. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove the splash shield.
4. Remove the under cover.
5. Remove exhaust pipe A.
6. Remove the torque converter cover (A) and the two bolts (B) securing the transmission.
7. Remove the bolts securing the oil pan.
8. Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the block in the places shown.
9. Remove the oil pan.
Oil Pan Installation
1. Remove any old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.
