How to Drop the Oil Pan in a Chrysler Sebring

There are several models of Chrysler Sebring, including the Sebring Coupe, Sebring Convertible and the Sebring Sedan. While each is unique, the Sebring engine size is what determines the process for dropping the oil pan. The most common engine for the Sebring is the 2.0L engine.

Instructions

1

Prepare the vehicle before dropping the oil pan by placing it on a secure surface that is flat. Use a jack and jack stands to raise the vehicle according to the jack's manufacturer instructions.

2

Drain all oil from the oil pan by first unscrewing the oil cap under the hood, found on the right side of the vehicle next to the engine, usually labeled. Then, place an oil drip pan under the oil pan under the vehicle, located between the tires directly under the engine.

3

Use a wrench to unscrew the oil drain plug, located directly on the oil pan. The plug's removal will cause oil to drain from the oil pan into the drip pan you've placed below it. Allow to drain fully for 5 to 10 minutes.

4

Remove the negative battery cable, the transaxle bending bracket and the front engine mount and bracket. These are located surrounding the oil pan and are removed using a wrench or socket set.

5

Disconnect the structural cover that surrounds the oil pan by loosening the bolts holding it in place with a wrench. Next, remove the transaxle inspection cover located next to the oil pan, the oil filter. All vehicles will air conditioning will also need the oil filter adapter removed from the oil pan.

6

Drop the oil pan into your hands by removing the final connecting bolts located around the edge of the pan itself. The oil pan gasket will also fall off and a new one should be put in place.