Removal and Installation (Lower Oil Pan): Removal

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WARNING:

Do 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 lower oil pan bolts in the reverse order as shown, below.

Fig 1: Lower Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Remove the lower oil pan.

Insert Tool (A) between the lower oil pan and the upper oil pan.

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Tool number

: KV10111100 (J-37228)

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
Do not insert a screwdriver or similar tool, this will damage the mating surfaces.

In areas where the cutter is difficult to use, use a plastic hammer to lightly tap (1) the cutter where the liquid gasket is applied. Use a plastic hammer to slide (2) the cutter by tapping on the side.

If re-installing the original lower oil pan, remove the old liquid gasket from the mating surfaces using a scraper.
- Also remove the old liquid gasket from mating surface of the upper oil pan.
- Remove the old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and threads.
CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off the old liquid gasket.