Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Engine oil drained. Refer to ENGINE OIL .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector From Oil Level Thermal Sensor G266

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Vehicles with Plastic Oil Pan Lower Section

Fig 2: Oil Pan Loosening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolts -1 through 20-.

-- Remove the oil pan lower section.

Vehicles with Metal Oil Pan Lower Section:

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolts -1 through 20-.

-- Carefully loosen the oil pan lower section from the bond.

Continuation:

-- If the oil pan lower section is replaced, remove the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-. Refer to Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .