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Removal (1.6L)

  1. Raise vehicle and drain engine oil. Remove frame brace retaining bolt. Loosen RH "A" arm front bolt, and pivot brace downward. Disconnect front exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold (or turbocharger). Remove exhaust pipe bracket retaining bolts. Loosen rubber exhaust hangers at catalytic converter.
  2. Allow exhaust to hang supported by mechanic's wire. Disconnect turbocharger oil return hose (if equipped). Remove oil pan retaining bolts. Carefully pry oil pan loose from cylinder block.
CAUTION: DO NOT  force a pry tool between cylinder block and oil pan.