Repair Procedures: Removal

[Lower oil pan]

Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain the engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "ENGINE OIL ")
Remove the lower oil pan (A).

Insert the blade of SST(09215-3C000) between the upper oil pan and lower oil pan. Cut off applied sealer and remove the lower oil pan.

Fig 1: Locating Lower Oil Pan

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NOTE:

Insert the SST between the oil pan and the ladder frame by tapping it with a plastic hammer in the direction of arrow.
After tapping the SST with a plastic hammer along the direction of arrow around more than 2/3 edge of the oil pan, remove it from the ladder frame.
Do not use the SST as a prybar.
Hold the tool in position (on the gasket line) and tap in with a light hammer.
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of Upper oil pan and lower oil pan.

[Upper oil pan]

Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.
(Refer to Engine And Transmission Assembly - "ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ")
Attach the engine to engine stand for disassembly.
Remove the timing chain.
(Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN ")
Remove the lower oil pan.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "OIL PAN ")
Remove the oil pump.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "OIL PUMP ")
Remove the LH/RH exhaust manifold stays.
(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "EXHAUST MANIFOLD ")
Remove the upper oil pan (A).
Insert the blade of SST(09215-3C000) between the upper oil pan and cylinder block. Cut off applied sealer and remove the upper oil pan.

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Oil Pan
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.