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Removal Procedure

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  1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  2. Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
  3. Raise the engine enough to allow clearance for the oil pan removal.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Place a drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
  6. Fig 1: View Of Oil Pan Drain Bolt
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  7. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
  8. Drain the engine oil.
  9. Remove the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  10. Remove the lower AC compressor bolt and loosen the upper bolts.
  11. Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts
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  12. Remove the 4 oil pan to transaxle bolts (1).
  13. Remove the oil pan bolts.
  14. Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan
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  15. Remove the oil pan
  16. Remove any old oil pan sealant (1).