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Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the engine oil when the engine is hot.
  1. Remove the engine under covers on both sides, using power tool.
  2. Drain engine oil. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE OIL ".
  3. Remove oil level gauge and indicator.
  4. Remove the front exhaust tube. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  5. Remove lower steering joint bolt.
  6. Remove power steering hose bracket from rear of collector.
  7. Remove LH and RH drive shafts.
  8. Remove A/C compressor. Refer to.
  9. Support the engine from above and underneath with suitable hoist and floor jack.
  10. Remove the front suspension member for clearance to remove the oil pan. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  11. Remove the lower oil pan bolts. Loosen the bolts in the order shown, using power tool.
    Fig 1: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Bolts Loosening Sequence
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  12. Remove the lower oil pan using Tool.
    NOTE: Tap gently to cut sealant around the pan; do not damage the mating surface using Tool.

    Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228) 

  13. Remove the oil pickup screen.
  14. Remove rear plate cover, and four engine-to transaxle bolts, using power tool.
  15. Loosen the upper oil pan bolts in the order shown to remove upper oil pan, using power tool.
    Fig 2: Identifying Upper Oil Pan Bolts Loosening Sequence
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  16. Remove upper oil pan using Tool.
    NOTE: Tap gently to cut sealant around the pan; do not damage the mating surface using Tool.

    Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228) 

    Fig 3: Identifying IVT (Intake Valve Timing) Control Cover
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