Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal Procedure
When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or the crankshaft pulley. Due to the small clearance between the oil pan and the oil pump screen, jacking against the oil pan may cause the pan to be bent against the pump screen. This will result in a damaged oil pickup unit.
- If vehicle is a 2-wheel drive (2WD), raise the vehicle to a height to work through the front wheelhouse opening.
- If vehicle is a 4-wheel drive (4WD), raise the vehicle in order to remove the front tires and wheels.
- Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the wheelhouse inner panel push pin retainers (2).
- Remove the wheelhouse inner panel (1).
- Working through the wheelhouse opening, remove the engine mount heat shield bolts.
- Remove the engine mount heat shield.
- Remove the engine mount-to-engine mount bracket bolt.
- if equipped, remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate.
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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.