Removal Procedure
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- Drain the engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (RWD)
Lower Oil Pan Bolt (1) - Remove [20x]
- Locate the four threaded insert jack screw locations on the lower oil pan. Use four lower oil pan bolts in these locations, and tighten the bolts by hand 1 to 2 turn each in a uniform manner, rotating between bolts until the oil pan has full separation from the lower crankcase extension.
- Oil Pan (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Oil Pump Suction Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove
- Oil Pump Suction Pipe (2) - Remove
- Oil Pump Suction Pipe Gasket (3) - Remove and DISCARD
NOTE:
Do not pry on the oil pan to lower crankcase extension as the sealing surface will become damaged.