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Oil Pan: Removal

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CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
  3. Drain the engine oil. Install the drain plug when finished.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  4. Remove the 4 bolts and the crossmember.
  5. Remove the 3 oil pan-to-transmission bolts.
  6. Remove the 17 bolts and the oil pan.
  7. Remove and discard the oil pan rear seal.
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