How do you replace an oil pan on a 2002 Saturn SL1?

Answer 1

I am doing it right now. I put it up on jack stands as high as they go. I drained all the oil. removed oil filter. I took off the right tire so I could access the plastic shield that protects the right side of the engine. Once I took that off I was able to access the two bolts that are inside the pulley wheel. Most of the bolts are easily accessible but the tricky ones have to be gotten to by removing the catalytic converter pipe and the bracket that are attached to the engine bracket. Once those are removed it is kind of clear sailing. It is just a huge oily mess to clean everything up so you can get the gasket silicone on and then putting on the new pan. Just make sure you are able to get the silicone on all the way around where the pan is going to bolt on or else you will develop a leak, once you are able to get the bolts tightened on you just have to put everything on the way you took it off. I am not finished with mine yet because I was trying to find a video of someone who has actually done it. I wasn't able to so I am doing it all by being careful.