Oil Pan Removal/Installation - 2.3L

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Remove the engine from the vehicle. See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.3L .

Fig 1: Removing Engine Oil Level Indicator Assembly
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Remove the engine oil level indicator assembly.
1. Remove the engine oil level indicator.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan Bolts
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Remove the oil pan bolts and oil pan.

Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan Bolts
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NOTE:
- Clean and inspect all mating surfaces.
- The oil pan must be installed and the bolts tightened with four minutes of applying the silicone gasket and sealant.
- Apply a 2.5 mm bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan. Install the oil pan. Tighten the oil pan in the sequence shown.
- Lubricate the engine oil level indicator O-ring with clean engine oil.
  
  Fig 4: Tightening Sequence Of Oil Level Indicator Assembly Bolts -- With Torque Specifications
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Install in the reverse order of removal.