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Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Raise the vehicle by its full height. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Place collecting basin underneath.
  5. Remove the oil drain bolt.
  6. Collect the engine oil.
  7. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  8. Install the NEW seal ring and the oil drain bolt, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
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    NOTE:

    Remove the oil pan evenly all the way around with a suitable tool.

    CAUTION:

    Always replace the used oil pan with a new oil pan. The lower oil pan becomes damaged during removal and oil leaks may occur if it is not replaced with a new oil pan.

    Remove the 12 lower oil pan bolts (1), and remove the lower oil pan (2).



  1. Clean the sealing surfaces.
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    Apply a 5 mm bead of sealer (1) around the perimeter of the lower oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Europe LV7)Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (North America LV7) .

  3. Install the NEW lower oil pan on the upper oil pan, ensure the oil pan locating pins align with the lower oil pan.
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    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    The assembly time including torque check must take no longer than 10 minutes.

    Install the 12 lower oil pan bolts (1). Tighten the bolts a first pass to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  5. Tighten the bolts a final pass to final torque specification. Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Refill the collected engine oil.
  8. Close the hood.