Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
DRAIN ENGINE OIL
See step 1

SEPARATE OIL COOLER TUBE

Remove the 2 bolts and separate the oil cooler tube.

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REMOVE CRANK POSITION SENSOR BRACKET

Disengage the clamp.

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Remove the bolt and crank position sensor bracket.

REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR

Disconnect the engine oil level sensor connector.

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Remove the 4 bolts.

Rotate the engine oil level sensor 180° counterclockwise and remove it from the oil pan sub-assembly.

Cut off the gasket as shown in the illustration.

*a	Cutting Position
*b	Supply Part

Remove the gasket from the engine oil level sensor.
HINT:

After cutting off the portions of the gasket shown in the illustration, remove only the outer part of the gasket.