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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Remove the drive belt.

    (Refer to Timing System - "DRIVE BELT ")

  2. Remove the A/C compressor lower mounting bolts (A).
  3. Remove the A/C compressor bracket (B).
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  4. Drain the engine oil.
  5. Remove the oil pan (A). Insert the blade of SST (09215-3C000) between the ladder frame and oil pan. Cut off applied sealer and remove the lower oil pan.
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NOTE:
  • Insert the SST between the oil pan and the ladder frame by tapping it with a plastic hammer in the direction of arrow.
  • After tapping the SST with a plastic hammer along the direction of arrow around more than 2/3 edge of the oil pan, remove it from the ladder frame.
  • Do not turn over the SST abruptly without tapping. It be result in damage of the SST.