2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser oil pan removal

Hey BATESEY,

Raise vehicle

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Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
Remove right inner splash shield.
Remove structural collar. See: Engine Mount
Remove lower torque strut.

Remove oil filter adapter and gasket (Fig. 116).
Remove oil pan and gasket (Fig. 116).
Clean oil pan and all gasket surfaces.
INSTALLATION

Apply Mopar RTV GEN II at the oil pump to engine block parting lines (Fig. 117).
Install oil pan gasket to the block.
Install pan gasket and pan. Tighten screws to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.) .
Install oil filter adapter and gasket (Fig. 116). Tighten screws to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.) .
Install oil drain plug and oil filter.
Install structural collar.
Install lower torque strut.
Lower vehicle and fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.

Here are some guide below to help with the job,

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken

You have to remove collar with bolts indicated. You will have to support engine from top also you need to remove lower torque strut see pics.

Nope, too dangerous especially pulling the pan, you need to support the engine from above.

Or something strong enough to hold the engine. Of course if engine mounts are not disconnected you are good to go.

Bolt cross threaded or over tightened

Go with a new pan, do the job once!