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Oil Pan Removal

  1. Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
  2. If the engine is still in the vehicle, remove the subframe.
    1. Attach the engine support hanger to the engine (see step 42 inENGINE REMOVAL ).
    2. Disconnect the suspension knuckle ball joints (see LOWER ARM REPLACEMENT ).
    3. Remove the rear mount mounting bolts (see step 44 in ENGINE REMOVAL ).
    4. Remove the front mount mounting bolt (see step 45 inENGINE REMOVAL ).
    5. A/T model: Remove the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) filter mounting bolt (see step 37 in ENGINE REMOVAL ).
    6. Make the appropriate reference lines at positions A and B that line up with the center of the subframe mounting bolts (see step 46 in ENGINE REMOVAL ).
    7. Attach the subframe adapter to the subframe, then attach the jack to the subframe adapter (see step 47 in ENGINE REMOVAL ).
    8. Remove the front subframe mounting bolts, then lower the subframe (see step 49 in ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  3. M/T model: Remove the clutch cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Subframe Mounting Bolts
    G05448695Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the bolts/nuts securing the oil pan.
  5. Drive an oil pan seal cutter between the oil pan and engine block.
    Fig 2: Driving Oil Pan Seal Cutter Between Oil Pan & Engine Block
    G05448696Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Cut the oil pan seal by striking the side of the cutter to slide the cutter along the oil pan.
    Fig 3: Cutting Oil Pan Seal By Striking Side Of Cutter
    G05448697Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the oil pan.
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