Oil Pan Upper Section, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Depending on the model, preliminary work may be required. Refer to OIL PAN UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the transmission side sealing flange. Refer to SEALING FLANGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, TRANSMISSION SIDE .

-- Remove the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the Oil Pressure Regulation Valve -N428-.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Regulation Valve

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts

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Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan Upper Section Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolts -1 to 14- and loosen the oil pan upper section from the bonding.

First pry the oil pan upper section out on the transmission side. When prying out proceed carefully - risk of damaging the timing chain cover.

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Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pan Upper Section Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolts -1 to 18- and loosen the oil pan upper section from the bonding.

First pry the oil pan upper section out on the transmission side. When prying out proceed carefully - risk of damaging the timing chain cover.