Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Engine oil drained. Refer to ENGINE OIL .

-- If installed, remove the bolt -1- and move the bracket -2- and wiring harness to the side.

Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness Bracket

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

Fig 2: Oil Pan Lower Section - Tightening Sequence

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-- Free up the wires.

-- Loosen and remove the bolts in the following sequence: -17 to 1-.

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