Tools Required

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J 37228 Seal Cutter. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of Oil Level Sensor Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the oil level sensor.

Fig 2: View Of Lower Oil Pan & Bolts/Nuts

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Remove the lower oil pan bolts.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage the sealing surfaces when separating the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan.

Separate the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan using J 37228 . See Special Tools .
Remove the lower oil pan.