Removal and Installation

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING .
Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
Tightening Torque

26 Nm {2.7 kgf-m, 19 ft-lbf}
Remove the bolts, the oil pan and the gasket.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Pan Bolts
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- Discard the gasket.
CAUTION:
- Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove traces of sealant.
Clean and inspect all mating surfaces.
Position the oil pan, casket and install the bolts.

Fig 2: Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence With Torque Specifications
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- Tighten the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
Tightening Torque

9 Nm {0.9 kgf-m, 80 in-lbf}
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.