Removal and Installation (Lower Oil Pan): Removal

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WARNING: You should not remove the oil pan until the exhaust system and cooling system have completely cooled off.

Drain the engine oil. Refer to Changing Engine Oil .
Loosen the oil pan (lower) bolts in reverse of the sequence shown, below.

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Remove the oil pan (lower).

CAUTION: Do not damage the mating surfaces.

After removing the bolts, separate the mating surface and remove the old liquid gasket using Tool (A).

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Tap (B) the Tool to insert it.

In areas where the Tool is difficult to use, lightly tap to slide (C) it.

Tool number (A)

: KV10111100 (J-37228)

Remove the old sealant from the bolt holes and threads.