Removal Procedure

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Remove the oil level indicator. Oil Level Indicator Replacement
Front Compartment Insulator Replacement - Remove
Exhaust Front Pipe - Remove - Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (1.6L Diesel LH7)
{If equipped} Remove the engine oil heater. Engine Oil Heater Replacement
Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Drain Plug, Bolt And Seals
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Oil Pan Drain Plug (1) - Remove
Oil Pan Drain Plug Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Remove the oil filter cap bolt (4).
Oil Filter Cap O-Ring (3) - Remove and DISCARD
Drain the engine oil into a suitable container.
If the oil pan will be reused:
1. Oil Filter Cap O-Ring (3) - Install NEW
2. Install the oil filter cap bolt (4) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in)
3. Oil Pan Drain Plug Seal (2) - Install NEW
4. Oil Pan Drain Plug (1) - Install and tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
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Electrical Connector (1) @ Engine Oil Level Indicator - Disconnect
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Transmission Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
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NOTE:
Mark the position of the oil pan bolts because of different length.

Oil Pan Bolt (1, 2, 3) - Remove [15x]
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Loosen the oil pan carefully from the lower cylinder block, use a suitable tool at the location as shown to pry (1).
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Oil Pan (1) - Remove
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Remove and DISCARD the oil filter seal (1)
Disassemble the oil pan. Oil Pan Disassemble