Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Engine oil is drained, refer to appropriate service information

NOTE:

To collect escaping motor oil, lay a cloth under the oil cooler.

Fig 1: Connecting/Disconnecting Coolant Hoses With Hose Clamps

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and move oil cooler to the side with the coolant hoses -1- and -2- still connected.

-- Disconnect the electrical connector -2- on the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266- and free up the electrical wire.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Bolt, Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolts -1- for the lower section of the oil pan.

-- Carefully loosen the lower section of the oil pan from the bond without bending it.