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Removal and Installation

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NOTE: 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 may cause engine failure.
  1. Remove the oil pan. For additional information, refer to OIL PAN .
  2. Remove the 3 bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  3. NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal.

    To install, reverse the removal procedure.