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Oil Pan Removal/Installation: L3

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the under cover.
  3. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  4. Remove the engine front cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
  5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Refill the engine oil with the specified type and amount. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  8. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
    • If the oil leaks, specify the faulty part and repair or replace it.
  9. Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
    Fig 1: Oil Pan Replacement Components (Torque Specs)
    G03643805Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.


  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the under cover.
  3. Remove the oil pan. (See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
    • If the oil leaks, specified the faulty part and repair or replace it.
  7. Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  8. Inspect the oil pressure. (See OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION .)
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Oil Pan (Torque Specs)
    G03643816Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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