Removal

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect negative cable from battery and remove engine oil level indicator tube.
2. Remove engine oil level indicator tube.






3. Raise vehicle on hoist and drain engine oil, and remove the oil filter (2).






4. Remove the structural cover fasteners (1,2) and structural cover.






NOTE: Do not remove the lower oil pan bolts. Only remove the upper oil pan-to-engine block bolts (1).

5. Remove the oil pan fasteners (1), oil pan and gasket.