Oil Pan: Removal

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING for lifting points.
Remove the oil level indicator.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Level Indicator
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Remove the engine ACL and ACL outlet pipe assembly. REFER to INTAKE AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW .
NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts more than 5 mm (0.197 in).

Loosen the 5 upper bellhousing-to-engine bolts 5 mm (0.197 in).

Fig 2: Locating Upper Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolts
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Remove the engine roll restrictor. REFER to TRANSMISSION SUPPORT INSULATOR -- ANTI-ROLL FWD .
Remove the catalytic converter. REFER to CATALYTIC CONVERTER - 2.0L GTDI .
Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the A/C compressor.

Fig 3: Rotating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Counterclockwise
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Disconnect the 2 A/C compressor electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness retainer from the A/C tube stud bolt.
Fig 4: Locating A/C Compressor Electrical Connector And Tube Stud Bolt
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Remove the A/C compressor nut, stud and the 2 bolts.
- Position the A/C compressor aside and support with a length of mechanics wire.
Fig 5: Locating A/C Compressor Nut, Stud And Bolts
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Loosen the 2 engine-to-bellhousing bolts 5 mm (0.197 in).

Fig 6: Locating Engine-To-Bellhousing Bolts
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Remove the 3 bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts.

Fig 7: Locating Bellhousing-To-Oil Pan Bolts
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Remove the oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt.

Fig 8: Locating Oil Pan-To-Bellhousing Bolt
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Separate the engine and transaxle 5 mm (0.197 in).

Fig 9: Separating Engine And Transaxle
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Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
- Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
Fig 10: Locating Engine Oil Drain Plug
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Remove the 4 engine front cover-to-oil pan fasteners.

Fig 11: Locating Engine Front Cover-To-Oil Pan Fasteners
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Remove the 13 bolts and the oil pan.

Fig 12: Locating Oil Pan Bolts
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