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

I'm trying to remove a oil pan and 3 of the bolts are under the structural collar and I need to remove and need to know how to remove the structural collar vie have tried a ratchet with a socket and a crechent wrench neither worked. How do I remove the structural collar

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.

can i use a jack to support the engine

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

so i have to use a cherry picker

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

Engine Mechanical problem
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 130000 miles

THE DEALER THAT ALWAYS DOES MY OIL CHANGES SAY THAT MY OIL PLUG IS STRIPPED AND THAT THE OIL PAN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WHY WOULD IT BE STRIPPED??

Bolt cross threaded or over tightened

I need to get a new oil pan for my 2002 PT Cruiser since the threads for the drain degraded and started to strip out. I was considering a used parts but I am concerned about turning around and spending even more after a few more changes on having to get another pan. What would you recommend?

Go with a new pan, do the job once!