Lexus 35106-33061 Pan Sub-Assy, Automatic Transaxle Oil

Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Set the parking brake and block the rear wheels. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the two plastic splash shields under the engine, if equipped. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter. Remove the oil dipstick. Remove the bolts and detach the oil pan. If it's stuck, pry it loose very carefully with a small screwdriver or putty knife. Don't damage the mating surfaces of the pan and block them, or oil leaks could develop. Use a scraper to remove all traces of old sealant from the block and oil pan. Clean the mating surfaces with brake system cleaner. Make sure the threaded bolt holes in the block are clean. Check the oil pan flange for distortion, particularly around the bolt holes. Remove any nicks or burrs as necessary. Inspect the oil pump pick-up tube thoroughly for cracks and a blocked strainer. If the pickup was removed, clean it thoroughly and install it now, using a new gasket. Tighten the nuts and bolts to the torque. Apply a 3/16-inch-wide bead of RTV sealant to the mating surface of the oil pan. Carefully position the oil pan on the engine block and install the oil pan-to-engine block bolts loosely. Working from the center out, tighten the oil pan-to-engine block bolts to the torque in three or four steps. The remainder of installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure to wait at least one hour before adding oil to allow the sealant to properly cure. Run the engine and check for oil pressure and leaks.