Oil Pan: Removal

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Remove the flexible exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST FLEXIBLE PIPE .
Disconnect the downstream catalyst monitor sensor.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Downstream Catalyst Monitor Sensor
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Drain the engine oil.
- Install a new drain plug gasket and tighten the drain plug.
  
  Fig 2: Draining Engine Oil
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Remove the 15 bolts.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts
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Remove the three bolts and the oil pan.

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pan-To-Block Bolts
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