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Oil Pan Removal

7A-FE Engine

On the 1993-97 7A-FE engine, a 2 piece oil pan assembly is used. The No. 1 oil pan (upper) is made
of aluminum and the No. 2 oil pan (lower) is made of steel. The upper oil pan section is secured to the
cylinder block and the transaxle housing, increasing rigidity.
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Drain the engine oil in a suitable container.
4. Place a jack under the transaxle to support it.
5. Remove the splash shield from under the engine.
6. Raise the jack under the transaxle slightly.
7. Disconnect the oxygen sensor wiring at the front pipe. Remove the bolts retaining the front pipe to
the mounting bracket. Unbolt the support bracket holding the pipe to the catalyst. Remove the nuts
and lower the pipe from the engine.
8. Remove the 13 bolts and 2 nuts retaining the No. 2 oil pan. Insert a blade between the pan and the
baffle plate. Carefully pry the pan off.

Fig. 9: Unbolt and lower the No. 2 oil pan-7A-FE engine

9. To remove the upper (No. 1) oil pan continue.

10. Remove the bolts and nuts retaining the baffle plate.

Fig. 10: Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and lower the baffle plate from the upper oil pan-7A-FE engine
11. Remove the oil strainer and gasket. Discard the old gasket.

Fig. 11: Remove the oil strainer to access the upper oil pan-7A-FE engine

12. Remove the 3 transaxle mounting bolts from the engine rear end plate side. Remove the 6 bolts,
then using a 5mm hexagon wrench, remove the 14 bolts securing the No. 1 oil pan. Insert a pry tool
between the pan and block and carefully separate the pan from the engine.

Fig. 12: Unbolt and remove the transaxle mounting from the engine rear end plate side-7A-FE engine

Fig. 13: Unbolt the upper (No. 1) oil pan ... Fig. 14: ... and pry between the block and pan
to remove-7A-FE engine
To re-install:
Be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the pan and block.
13. Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all traces of packing (FIPG) material from the
gasket surfaces. Thoroughly clean all mating surfaces to remove loose material. Clean both sealing
surfaces with non-residue solvent.

Fig. 15: Apply a reasonable amount of sealant (FIPG) to the No. 1 oil pan surface-7A-FE engine

14. Apply new packing (FIPG) 08826-00080 to the No. 1 oil pan as shown. Avoid apply excessive
amounts to the surface. Be especially careful around the oil passages.
Parts must be assembled within 3 mins of application. Otherwise, the sealer (FIPG) must be removed
and reapplied.
15. Using a 5mm hexagon wrench, install the No. 1 oil pan with 14 NEW bolts. Tighten the bolts (A) to
12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm). Install the 6 bolts (B), and tighten them to 69 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
16. Install and tighten the 3 transaxle mounting bolts to the engine rear end plate side and tighten
them to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
17. Place a new gasket on the oil strainer and tighten the retaining nuts to 82 inch lbs. (9 Nm).
18. Attach the oil pan baffle and tighten the mounting bolts and nuts to 69 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
19. Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all traces of packing (FIPG) material from the
gasket surfaces. Thoroughly clean all mating surfaces to remove loose material. Clean both sealing
surfaces with non-residue solvent.
Fig. 16: Tighten the No. 1 oil pan bolts to the correct torque-7A-FE engine

20. Apply new packing (FIPG) 08826-00080 to the No. 2 oil pan as shown. Avoid apply excessive
amounts to the surface. Be especially careful around the oil passages.

Fig. 17: Apply FIPG to the No. 2 oil pan as shown-7A-FE engine

Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of application. Otherwise, the sealer (FIPG) must be
removed and reapplied.
21. Attach the No. 2 oil pan and tighten the 13 bolts and 2 nuts to 43 inch lbs. (5 Nm).
22. Using new gaskets, attach the front exhaust pipe to the manifold and catalyst.
23. Lower the jack from the transaxle.
24. Lower the vehicle, and fill the crankcase with the appropriate amount of engine oil. Refer to the
Capacities chart.
25. Connect the negative battery cable, start the engine and check for leaks. If all is well, raise the
vehicle slightly and install the engine under cover.
26. Recheck the engine oil level, and top off if necessary.