Repair Procedures: Removal

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Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain the engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "ENGINE OIL ")
Remove the oil pan.

Remove the oil pan bolt

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Using the SST (09215-3C000), remove the oil pan (A).

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NOTE: When removing the oil pan, be careful not to damage the mating surface between the lower crankcase and oil pan using

CAUTION:

Insert the SST between the oil pan and the lower crankcase by tapping it with a plastic hammer in the direction of the 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 the oil pan from the lower crankcase.