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Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Removing Radiator
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-- Remove the air filter. Refer to AIR FILTER .

-- Remove the noise insulation -1 and 2-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Identifying Front/Rear Noise Insulation
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-- Remove the left and right engine mount nuts -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Mount Bracket To Engine Mount Nut -Arrow-
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-- Position the Engine Support Bridge10-222A on the fender bolting edges as shown in the illustration.

Fig 4: Identifying 10 - 222 A Mounted On Fender Bolting Edge
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-- Remove the 2 bolts and then remove the steering gear heat shield -A-.

Fig 5: Identifying Steering Gear Heat Shield -A-
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CAUTION:

The airbag spiral spring could be damaged.

  • Separate universal joint from steering gear only when front wheels are in straight ahead position.
  • Do not change steering wheel position and steering gear position any more, secure steering wheel with adhesive tape.

-- Remove the bolt -B- for the universal joint. .

-- Remove universal joint from steering gear.

-- Loosen the clamps -1 and 4- and remove the air guide hose.

Fig 6: Identifying Air Guide Hoses -1 & 4- And Bolts -2 & 3-
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-- Remove the bolts -2 and 3- and then remove the air guide pipe downward.

-- Raise the engine until engine supports are above engine bracket threaded pins and evenly tension both Lifting Tackle3033 spindles to achieve even weight distribution.

-- Place the Engine/Gearbox JackVAG1383A under the subframe.

Fig 7: Identifying Engine-/Gearbox Jack V.A.G 1383 A
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-- Remove coupling rods from left and right of stabilizer bar -arrow-.

Fig 8: Identifying Nut -Arrows- Securing Coupling Rod
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-- Mark location of subframe and engine carrier to longitudinal members with a felt-tip pen.

Fig 9: Identifying Bolts -4- And Engine Carrier Bolts -3-
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WARNING:

The subframe could cause an accident if it is not secured.

  • The subframe bolts -2- and the transmission carrier bolts -1- must never be loosened.

-- Remove the bolts -3 and 4- then lower the subframe with the front engine carrier.

-- Disconnect the connector from the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266- -arrow-.

Fig 10: Oil Pan Lower Section, Tightening Specification and Sequence
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Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction UnitSMN372500 under the engine.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of contamination.

  • There is still a residual amount of oil in lower section of oil pan.

-- Loosen and remove the bolts in the following sequence: -14 to 1-.

-- Loosen and remove the oil pan lower section carefully from the adhesive.

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