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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly.
  3. Remove the right engine splash shield.
  4. Drain the engine oil.
  5. Remove the starter and lay it aside.
  6. Remove the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement .
  7. Remove the oil pan bolts.
    Fig 1: Oil Pan
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  8. Remove the oil pan nuts.
  9. Remove the oil pan.
  10. Clean the sealing surfaces on the pan, cylinder case and front cover. Make sure that the old RTV is removed from the blind attaching holes.