The steps to follow so as to remove the oil pan involve lifting the vehicle by using the jack and placing it on the jackstand. Then take out the engine torque mounts, then the fasteners for the splash shield and the shield itself. Discharge the engine oil and also remove the oil filter. On 3.6L models, a fixture that bolsters the top of the engine, and is bolted to it in a way that will support its weight, should be in place. Remove the 
Exhaust Manifold and the catalytic converter and take out the pipes that are connecting the two. Unbolt and pull out the air conditioning compressor and next take the timing chain front cover also. Now, the mounting bolts of the oil pan has to be taken off and then, at the right points, the oil pan has to be lifted. After the removal of bolts fitted at the base of oil pan, the oil pickup can be taken out and if the pickup seal has been removed, then, it must be replaced. For installation, clean the oil pan and the engine block, examine the oil pump pickup for crack and obstruction. Replace the oil seal on the oil pump pickup, replace the pickup and secure with the fasteners. Bend two parallel studs from M8 x1.25 mm bolts having head using the bolt holes labelled 1 and 2 for orientation and screw them into the oil pan. Squash on a 3mm-wide strip of oxygen sensor-safe RTV sealant over the oil pan mating face and over the four corners where front and rear covers join the block. Place the oil pan and fasten the bolts just enough till loose, then remove the aligning studs and fasten the oil pan bolts in proper sequence with the standard torque, a special case for the two bolts accepting the rear main oil seal housing. Last processes are similar to the removal processes but in the opposite order; new oil filter is installed, correct type and amount of oil is added and the engine is started and checked for any leakage.