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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2012TL BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE BLOCKOIL PAN REMOVAL

2012 Acura TL Base

Oil Pan Removal

2012 Acura TL BaseSECTION Oil Pan Removal

If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step 6.
Raise the vehicle on the lift.
Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK ).
Remove the front splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
Remove exhaust pipe A (see step 42 ENGINE REMOVAL ).
Remove the rear warm up TWC bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Warm Up TWC Bracket
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Remove the CKP sensor cover (A) and the bolt (B), then disconnect the CKP sensor connector (C).

Fig 2: Identifying CKP Sensor Cover, Connector And Bolt
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Remove the torque converter case cover (A) and the four bolts (B) securing the transmission.

Fig 3: Identifying Torque Converter Case Cover And Bolts
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Remove the bolts securing the oil pan.
Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the engine block in the places shown in illustration below.

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pan & Screwdriver Pry Points
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Remove the oil pan.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.