For 1990-2009 cars

1. Remove the oil pan gasket (404) from the groove in the oil pan (400).
2. Clean the oil pan in solvent.

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

3. Dry the oil pan with compressed air.
4. Inspect the oil pan for the following conditions:

• | The drain plug hole for damaged threads

• | Gouges or damage to the oil pan sealing surfaces

• | Cracks or damage to the exterior of the oil pan

• | Damage to the oil level indicator tube area

• | Damage to the oil pan gasket