Oil Pan Upper Section, Removing And Installing: Removing

• Vehicles without high-voltage system: transmission removed. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .
• Vehicle with high-voltage system: engine is removed and is secured on the Engine and Transmission Holder. Refer to ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

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- (example illustration).

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Regulation Valve

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-- Remove the bolts -3- for the left engine support.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts

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• First pry the oil pan upper section out on the transmission side. Proceed carefully when prying out.

Version 1 Oil Pan Upper Section: 

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 14- and remove the oil pan upper section.

Version 2 Oil Pan Upper Section: 

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-- Remove the plugs on the three bolts.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 18- and remove the oil pan upper section.