Removal & Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Mazda Millenia and 2001 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove oil pump pick-up tube and baffle plate. Remove retaining bolts, noting bolt lengths for reassembly reference. Remove oil pump and "O" ring. Remove oil pump body cover and oil pump components.