Oil pump

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Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "ENGINE OIL ")
Remove the oil pan.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "OIL PAN ")
Turn the oil pump chain tensioner (A) in the direction of the arrow and separate the oil pump chain (B) from the oil pump.

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Remove the oil pump (A).
Tightening torque:

18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Refill with the engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "ENGINE OIL ")
Start engine and check for leaks.
Recheck the engine oil level.