Removal (Probe)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Drain engine oil. Remove starter. Remove transaxle-to-cylinder block braces.
- Disconnect low oil level sensor connector at oil pan. Disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold. Remove water pump. See WATER PUMP .
- Remove pump mounting bracket and the automatic tensioner. See Figure. Remove bolts/nuts from front of right crossmember below oil pan. Loosen but DO NOT remove bolts/nuts from rear of right crossmember below oil pan.
- Allow crossmember to lower as far as possible. Remove retaining bolts, oil pan and gasket.