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Oil Pan Removal Note (AJ)

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  1. Remove the transaxle housing bolts from oil pan.
    Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Housing Bolts
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  2. Loosen the oil pan bolts and studs in two or three passes in the order as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 2: Oil Pan Bolts And Studs Loosening Sequence
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