Things You'll Need:
- Jack and jack stands
- Oil drip pan
- Wrench
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Step 1
Use a jack to raise the vehicle off the ground and support it using jack stands. Follow the provided directions from your manufacturer to do this properly.
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Step 2
Drain the oil from the Neon by going under the car and locate the oil pan which is in the center of the engine block, between the two front tires. Place an oil drip pan under the engine oil pan, use a wrench to unscrew and remove the oil pan plug at the back of the pan and allow the oil to drain fully.
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Step 3
Look under the hood to remove the negative battery cable, located at the very front of the engine, by the left side light. Use a wrench to disconnect the negative battery cable and set aside.
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Step 4
Slide under the Neon and locate the oil filter, oil filter adapter, structural collar and lateral bending brace, each located next to the oil pan and on top of it. Use a wrench to disconnect the bolts of each of these, removing each item in this order.
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Step 5
Locate the transaxle lower dust cover, located over the oil pan and use a wrench to disconnect each of the bolts holding it in place.
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Step 6
Remove each of the bolts around the outer edge of the oil pan, one by one, using a crisscross method to remove them. The oil pan will drop off once the last bolt has been removed, with the oil gasket, which should be replaced when reinstalling.
