Removal Procedure

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Place the drain pan under the transaxle oil pan.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts

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CAUTION: When removing the oil pan bolts, be careful not to damage the oil pan sealing surfaces. Such damage may result in oil leaks in this area.

Remove the oil pan bolts from only the front and the sides.
Loosen the rear oil pan bolts about 4 turns.
Lightly tap the oil pan with a rubber mallet or pry in order to allow the fluid to drain.
Remove the remaining oil pan bolts.

Fig 2: View of Oil Pan

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Remove the oil pan.

Fig 3: Locating Oil Pan Gasket

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Remove the oil pan gasket.