Oil pan (lower part), removing and installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Fasteners

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For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts (arrows) for exhaust pipe of auxiliary heater on sound insulation.

Fig 2: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Remove bolts or quick-release screws -1- and -2- and remove front noise insulation.
Place engine oil drip tray beneath engine.
Drain engine oil.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

Fig 3: Removing Union Nuts And Disconnect ATF Lines

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Remove bracket for ATF lines, to do so remove nuts -1- and -2-.

NOTE: Union nuts -3- of ATF lines must not be disconnected.

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Fig 4: Unbolting Bracket For Refrigerant Line At Oil Pan

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Unbolt bracket for refrigerant line at oil pan (arrows).

NOTE: Depicted in illustration for a vehicle with manual transmission.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector At Oil Level Thermal Sensor

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Disconnect electrical harness connector at Oil level thermal sensor (arrow) and move wiring clear.
Place engine oil drip tray beneath engine, since oil will escape again.

Fig 6: Unbolting Oil Pan (Lower Part) And Carefully Remove

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Unbolt oil pan (lower part) -1- and carefully remove.

Fig 7: Using Rotating Plastic Brush To Remove Any Remaining Sealant From Oil Pan (Lower Part) And At Upper Part

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Using rotating plastic brush, remove any remaining sealant from oil pan (lower part) and at upper part.

WARNING:

Wear protective glasses.

Clean sealing surfaces so they are completely free of any oil or grease.