Hazard15301

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I searched but the only guides I found were for 1st and 3rd gens.

Is there anyway to drop the oil pan without pulling the engine? I tried today and I couldn't get the engine up high enough the get at the bolts under the front cover.

2slow4stock

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Take off the mounts if you have a cherry picker that helps. Hook it up and just lift up. You should be able to get it with a 10mm wrench.

AGreen

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Remove the fan and shroud, then work from the top. You can definitely get to those front cover bolts. If you don't have a cherry picker (doubt you would), then unbolt both engine mounts and lift the engine by placing a jack under the bellhousing of the transmission (I suggest a block of wood as well). Drain the oil and unbolt the pan, drop it down, clean it REALLY well, and replace the gasket/ make one from silicone.

KhanArtisT

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Yeah super easy if you just take the fan shroud off and lift the engine high enough. IIRC I was able to get at the front cover bolts with a 1/4" ratchet and shallow 10mm.

Hazard15301

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I tried to jack the engine up via the bellhousing, but I actually lifted the front end of the car and still did not get enough clearance to get a wrench in there. Maybe I'm doing something wrong...?

AGreen

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Did you unbolt the motor mounts first? There are 2 bolts under the car, 19mm i think, maybe smaller. Unbolt them, then jack the engine up.

Aaron Cake

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The oil pan removal procedure is covered in both the Haynes and FSM.

Just unbolt the passenger side mount and raise the engine slightly using the transmission. You need a swivel socket to get the front set of bolts.

To reinstall, use a gasket with a skim coat of RTV on each side and slightly longer M6 bolts with wide washers.