TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Engine Oil Pan Removal
Engine Oil Pan Removal
1. If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step 6.
2. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
3. Drain the engine oil. See: Engine Oil/Service and Repair
4. Remove the splash shield. See: Body and Frame/Splash Guard/Service and Repair/Front Splash Shield Replacement
5. Remove exhaust pipe A. See: Service and Repair/Engine Removal
6. Remove the rear warm up three way catalytic converter (rear WU-TWC) bracket.
7. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor cover (A) and the bolt (B), then disconnect the CKP sensor connector (C).
8. Remove the torque converter cover (A) and the four bolts (B) securing the transmission.
9. Remove the bolts securing the oil pan.
10. Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the engine block in the places shown.
