Oil Pan Removal

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Oil Pan Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

If the engine is out of the vehicle, go to step 6. 

  1. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
  2. Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
  3. D17A2 engine: Disconnect the primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S) connector and secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector, then remove the exhaust pipe A/three way catalytic converter (TWC) (see step 29 on Engine Removal  ).
  4. D17A6 engine: Disconnect the third heated oxygen sensor (third HO2S) connector, remove the exhaust pipe A/TWC assembly (see step 30 on Engine Removal  ).
  5. D17A1 engine: Remove the exhaust pipe/muffler assembly (see step 31 on Engine Removal  ).
  6. Remove the bolts/nuts securing the oil pan.
  7. Remove the oil pan.
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.