:  Jul 12, 2004



. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

. Remove the engine cover.

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  : Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

. Drain the engine oil.

. Remove the oil temperature sensor.
  Disconnect the engine oil temperature sensor electrical connector.
  Remove and discard the O-ring seal.




. Disconnect the engine wiring harness.
  Release the engine wiring harness from the retaining bracket.

. Remove the oil pan.
  Remove the 14 oil pan bolts.
  Remove and discard the gasket.




. Install the oil pan.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Install a new gasket.
  Evenly and progressively tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

. Connect the engine wiring harness.
  Attach the engine wiring harness to the retaining bracket.

. Install the oil temperature sensor.
  Install a new O-ring seal.
  Tighten the sensor to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  Connect the electrical connector.

. Fill the engine with oil.

. Install the engine cover.

. Connect the battery ground cable.