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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Drain the engine oil and install the drain plug.
- Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the oil filter.
- Remove the 10 bolts, 5 stud bolts and the oil pan.
- Remove and discard the oil pan gasket.
NOTE:
For reference during installation, mark the location of the stud bolts.