Dodge Repair: 2003 intrepid 2.7 liter oil pan, engine oil cooler, aluminum welding


Question
could you please tell me how to remove the oil pan in my 2003 intrepid?. I have a crack in the pan and I would like to know if I can fix it refilling the crack with oxiacetilene and aluminum welding rod?

thanks

Answer
REMOVAL
Remove dipstick and tube.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
Disconnect suspension stabilizer bar and reposition for oil pan clearance. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/STABILIZER BAR - REMOVAL)
Remove structural collar from oil pan to transmission housing (Structural Collar).
Remove lower bolt attaching the A/C compressor to oil pan.
Disconnect engine oil cooler line from pan (if equipped).
CAUTION: Assure removal of the two bolts attaching the timing cover to the oil pan, as damage to the timing cover and/or oil pan may occur.

Remove oil pan attaching fasteners. Remove oil pan and gasket (