Honda 11200-R40-A00 Oil Pan Assembly

Before unbolting the oil pan, it is advisable to take off the cable of the negative terminal of the battery. Lock the rear wheels, engage park the parking brake and then lift the front part of the vehicle, placing support jacks securely. Disconnect the engine splash shield, drain the engine oil and proceed to take off the oil filter. Disconnect the exhaust crossover pipe from the warm-up catalytic converters and take the pipe away. Next, take out bolts around the perimeter of the oil pan and the oil pan to transaxle case bolts four of which are located behind the subframe, then drop the oil pan. If the pan is stuck, stand at the tabs on the casting corners and the use of a dull pry tool but be sure not to pry the gasket surface. For installation, the block and oil pan surfaces must be absolutely free from the previous sealant; if its removal is done with a scraper, it should not be pressed too hard to cut through the aluminum, and the mating surfaces should be wiped clean with lacquer thinner or acetone. Check that the threaded holes in the block are clearance and examination of the damage or blockage of the oil pump pick-up screen assembly. Place a new gasket on the oil pan, and then place the oil pan to the engine block, and install the screws in the right sequence according to torque. The balance of removal procedure is the converse of installation procedure; always add oil and fit new oil filter. If the oil pump has been replaced, it is advised to wait for about 20 minutes so as to allow the sealant to set before adding oil. Last but not least, join the battery, start the engine and examine the oil pressure as well as any oil leaks.