Chrysler Repair: 2005 PT Cruiser Oil Pan Gasket leak, gasket surfaces, coolant lines

Question
Kevin, hi, i have the above mentioned vehicle, i believe that the oil pan gasket is leaking. I need some information on how to change the gasket. Thanks
Keri

Answer
REMOVAL
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
Remove accessory drive belt splash shield.
Turbocharger Equipped Vehicles: Remove turbocharger to charge air cooler hose assembly (Refer to 11 - EXHAUST SYSTEM/TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM/CHARGE AIR COOLER AND HOSES - REMOVAL).
Turbocharger Equipped Vehicles: Remove oil cooler connector bolt. DO NOT disconnect coolant lines from oil cooler. Reposition oil cooler.
Remove structural collar (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COLLAR - REMOVAL).
Remove lower torque strut (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/TORQUE STRUT - REMOVAL).
Remove oil filter adapter and gasket (Oil Pan).
Remove oil pan and gasket (Oil Pan).
Clean oil pan and all gasket surfaces.