Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
5) Remove the right engine mount structural bracket at the engine and transaxle (Fig. 135).
6) Remove the flex plate inspection cover (Fig. 135).
7) Remove oil pan fasteners (Fig. 137).
8) Remove the oil pan and gasket (Fig. 137).
CLEANING
1) Clean oil pan with solvent and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
2) Clean all gasket material from mounting surfaces of pan and block.
3) Clean oil screen and pick-up tube in clean solvent.
INSPECTION
1) Inspect oil drain plug and plug hole for stripped or damaged threads and repair as necessary. Install a new drain plug gasket. Tighten to 27 Nm (20
ft. lbs.).
2) Inspect oil pan mounting flange for bends or distortion. Straighten flange if necessary.
3) Inspect condition of oil screen and pick-up tube, clean or replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION