Oil Pan Upper Section, Removing And Installing: Removing

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The transmission is removed. Refer to the appropriate service information .

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

-- Remove the oil pump -2-. Refer to OIL PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Remove the :T40414 and bring the drive chain tensioning rail -1- to resting position.

-- 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 -3- for the left engine support.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts

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-- Remove the plugs at the bolts -1, 2 and 14-.

Fig 3: 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.