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Oil Pan: Removal

  1. Remove the flexible exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST FLEXIBLE PIPE .
  2. Disconnect the downstream catalyst monitor sensor.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Downstream Catalyst Monitor Sensor
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  3. Drain the engine oil.
    • Install a new drain plug gasket and tighten the drain plug.
      Fig 2: Draining Engine Oil
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  4. Remove the 15 bolts.
    Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts
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  5. Remove the three bolts and the oil pan.
    Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pan-To-Block Bolts
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