Hey guys. Anyone with access to the service manual willing to share the procedure for removing and installing the engine oil pan?

 

Step-by-step stop instructions with pictures will be tough unless you buy access to Acura online service manual.

It does not appear that bad of job……..splash shields, exhaust, brackets, torque converter cover …….pan bolts.
Pan is a no gasket, “ glue”, form a gasket, “HONDA Bond” adhesive type sealant is used.

*If a stripped drain bolt got you to this point………Those 6mm pan bolts break off in the block if they are over torqued. So some skills, judgement and tools are required.

*Yes…..the last guy to touch the stripped drain plug……gets the blame ……….when the last guy or 5 guys are the real cause.

 

Thanks so much for replying. I am mainly searching for the torque values of the various bolts. On the back of the pan, there are 4 17mm bolts. Would you happen to know what the torque spec on these are?

 

Ok….miss read the need

17mm socket size are almost always 12mm diameter bolts.
14mm socket size are almost always 10mm diameter bolts
12 mm socket size are almost always 8mm bolts

This is picture from a HONDA manual ( NOT RDX) that gives normal torque for various bolts in various location.

 

Yes, I believe you are right about it being 12mm. Thanks for your help!

 

Also, I have since learned that these 4 bolts are to secure the bracket for the lower torque rod mount. Do you think the torque values would be similar to other engine mount brackets?

 

Don’t over think this……….it was loosened by mistake, use the same effort to retighten as you used to loosen it.
8-12” long ratchet ……tighten and your done.

Tighten enough and good-N-tight might apply here.