Oil Pan Removal Note

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Remove the oil pan mounting bolts.
Screw in a oil pan bolt in a weld nut hole to make a small gap between the oil pan upper block and the oil pan. (FS model)
CAUTION:
- Pry tools can easily scratch the cylinder block and MBSP contact surfaces. Prying off the MBSP can also easily bend the MBSP flange. (ZM model)
Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Weld Nut
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the oil pan using a separator tool.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan Using A Separator Tool
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