Oil Pan Removal/Installation [BP]: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [BP] .)
CAUTION:
- Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor.
Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Oil Pan & Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.