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Replacing Oil Pump Pipe & Screen Assembly: Removal

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    NOTE: Remove the oil level sensor, located in the oil pan, before the oil pan is removed. The sensor may be damaged if the oil pan is removed first.
  1. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Replacing Oil Pan .
  2. Fig 1: Oil Pump Screen & Bolts
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  3. Remove the oil pump screen bolts.
  4. Remove the oil pump pipe and screen.
  5. Remove the oil pump pipe and screen gasket.
  6. Clean the screen and housing with solvent, and blow dry.
  7. Inspect the oil pump pipe and screen, replace if necessary.
  8. Clean the gasket mating surface on the pipe flange and cylinder block.