Removing The Oil Pan In A 2002 Rsx Type S

Removing the oil pan from an Acura RSX Type-S is a complex process that requires a range of tools and mechanical expertise. It is important to first drain the oil from the car and remove the drain bolt. The next steps involve removing the 18 bolts from the oil pan, taking out the front sway bar, and loosening the front and rear motor mount bolts. To gain adequate clearance for the oil pan, it is necessary to drop the subframe by loosening or removing the bolts. With the correct tools and knowledge, the process can be completed in approximately 4 hours.

Drop the subframe

Dropping the subframe is a crucial step in removing the oil pan from your 02 RSX Type S. Here is a detailed guide on how to do it:

Firstly, jack up the car and secure it on jack stands. Make sure you have drained all the oil from the car and given it enough time to completely drain. Once you're sure that the oil has been drained, reinstall the drain bolt to prevent any dripping while you're working.

Next, remove all 18 bolts from the oil pan. These are 10mm bolts and are pretty easy to remove. Just make sure you keep count and get them all out before moving on. Don't forget to remove the black clutch cover, which will give you access to two more bolts that need to be removed.

Now, it's time to create some more space to work with. Start by removing the front sway bar. This is a necessary step to allow the subframe to drop enough to get clearance for the oil pan removal. You may not need to completely remove the two rear bolts from the subframe, but it won't drop enough without removing the sway bar.

Before removing the engine mount bolts, use a jack to support the transmission and relieve some pressure from the mounts. This will make removing the bolts a bit easier. Remove the rear motor mount bolts first (there are 3 of them) and then the front bolt.

With the sway bar and engine mount bolts out of the way, you can now start dropping the subframe. Completely remove the rear bolts (2, one on each side) and loosen the front bolts (4 total, 2 on each side). Keep loosening the front bolts until you have enough clearance to drop the oil pan. Angle the pan to slide it out.

Once you have the necessary clearance, use a screwdriver to pry the oil pan out. Apply slow but steady pressure until the seal breaks. The locations for prying are specified in the service manual, but you should also be able to figure them out by looking at the underside of the engine.

With the subframe dropped and the seal broken, you can now remove the oil pan. Just be careful not to bump any other components, like the timing chain.

Remember to put everything back together in the reverse order of disassembly.

Remove the clutch cover

To remove the clutch cover, follow these steps:

First, jack up the car and secure it on jack stands. Next, drain all the oil from the car and let it sit for around 20-25 minutes. Once the oil has been completely drained, reinstall the drain bolt to prevent oil from dripping while you work.

Now, remove all 18 bolts from the oil pan. They are 10mm bolts and are spaced evenly, so keep count to ensure you don't miss any. Remember to remove the black clutch cover, which will reveal two of the oil pan bolts that need to be removed.

With all the bolts removed, it's now just a matter of creating space to remove the oil pan. Start by completely removing the front sway bar. This is necessary to drop the subframe enough to get clearance for the oil pan to be removed. Next, put a jack and a piece of wood under the transmission and jack it up slightly to relieve some pressure on the mounts. Then, remove the rear motor mount bolts (there are three).

With the sway bar and engine mount bolts out of the way, you can now start to drop the subframe. Completely remove the rear bolts (two, one on each side) and loosen the front bolts (four in total, two on each side). Drop the subframe until you have adequate clearance to remove the oil pan.

Finally, use a screwdriver to gently pry the oil pan out. There are two specified locations for this in the service manual, but they are fairly obvious even if you don't have the manual. With the seal broken and the subframe dropped, the oil pan can now be removed.

Remove the front sway bar

To remove the front sway bar of an 02 RSX Type S, follow these steps:

First, jack up the car and secure it on jack stands. Drain the oil completely and let it sit for about 20-25 minutes. Once the oil is drained, reinstall the drain bolt to prevent oil from dripping while you're working.

Next, remove the 18 bolts from the oil pan. These are 10mm bolts and are pretty easy to remove. Be sure to also remove the black clutch cover to access two of the oil pan bolts.

Now, start removing the components that are in the way. Begin by removing the front sway bar. This is a necessary step to drop the subframe and create enough clearance to remove the oil pan.

Loosen the rear motor mount bolts (there are 3 of them) and use a jack to slightly lift the transmission and relieve some of the pressure on the mounts. This will make it easier to remove the bolts.

Once the sway bar and engine mount bolts are taken care of, you can start dropping the subframe. Completely remove the rear bolts (2 on each side) and loosen the front bolts (4 total, 2 on each side) until you have adequate clearance to remove the oil pan. Angle the oil pan and slowly pry it out using a screwdriver at the specified locations.

With the old oil pan removed, you can now install the new one. Clean the surfaces, apply a bead of sealant or HondaBond around the perimeter of the new pan, and angle it into place. Loosely screw in all the bolts and then torque them down following the correct sequence and specifications.

Finally, reassemble everything in the reverse order of disassembly. Refer to the service manual for specific torque specifications and bolt tightening sequences.

Remove the motor mount bolts

To remove the motor mount bolts of your 02 RSX Type S oil pan, you'll need to first jack up the car and secure it on jack stands. Drain all the oil from the car and let it sit for around 20-25 minutes so that every last bit of oil is drained. Then, reinstall the drain bolt to prevent oil from dripping on you while you work.

Next, remove all 18 bolts from the oil pan. These are 10mm bolts and are spaced evenly, so keep count to ensure you don't miss any. Remember to remove the black clutch cover to access two of the oil pan bolts.

Before removing the front and rear motor mount bolts, place a jack and a piece of wood under the transmission and jack it up about 1/2" to relieve some pressure on the mounts. Then, remove the rear motor mount bolts (there are 3 of them) and the front bolt.

Now, you can start dropping the subframe. Remove the rear bolts (2 bolts, one on each side) and loosen the front bolts (4 bolts, 2 on each side) until you have adequate clearance to drop the oil pan. Angle the pan to slide it out.

Once you have the necessary clearance, use a screwdriver to pry the oil pan out at the locations specified in the service manual. Apply slow but steady pressure until the seal breaks. With the seal broken and the subframe dropped, remove the oil pan.

Pry the oil pan out

Angle the pan right and it will slide out. It's still going to be a tight fit, but if you angle it just right, it will slide out.

One user on a forum said:

> "Loosen the bolts on the passenger side of the sub-frame, then put a crowbar through the tow hook and push it down ever so slightly. This will give you just enough room to get the pan out and then back in."

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