Hi,

I want to remove the pan from the engine and I cannot see the (presumably) two bolts nearest the transmission because a foam-cushion-like-thing is completely in my way. I thought it might be attached to what I could call a lower flywheel housing cover and I removed all the bolts I could see holding it on but that doesn't want to move very much. I am about ready to just cut the foamy thing off but perhaps someone here knows a better way??

Thanks!

 

Try to make it slide down

 

Try to make what slide down?

I believe there are 17 bolts holding the pan on, and 15 are no trouble. The two nearest the transmission I cannot see because of a piece of foam glued to someplace undetermined. I tried to remove the lower flywheel housing cover because I think that the foam is glued to that and removed all the bolts I think are holding it in place. I think it would be great if that slid down but it barely moves. Maybe it is pinched and I should try jacking the transmission up a bit and see if it moves better.

I was hoping someone had a manual that mentioned any helpful info.

I will be starting a different thread on the reason I need to remove the pan. I would put it here but it needs a different title as it is an unusual problem and this post is about a more ordinary question.

Thanks!

 

You need to remove the front exhaust pipe then No 2 exhaust manifold stay and left hand stiffener bracket bracket then exhaust pipe bracket, oil pan insulator and No 2 rear end plate

Might be 17 bolts and 2 nuts.

The pan gasket could be be form in place gasket material requiring the pan to be forcible separated form the block like the drawing posted by Go-Part

 

So I did the stupid and tore into the foam space. No bold behind it. Now, I need to replace the foam spacer (maybe). What the heck is it called and where can I get it?

 

The part is called "insulator, oil pan".

Start with a Toyota dealer to determine if the part is still available.

If not available make your own. Shop hardware stores for foam board, etc. and cut to fit.