Preliminary Work

Information 

• Dispose of fluid in accordance with legal requirements. 

1. Remove the engine. → Removing engine
2. Remove engine from transmission. → WM 100127 REMOVING ENGINE FROM TRANSMISSION AND MOUNTING ENGINE ON TRANSMISSION
3. Secure engine on mounting bracket. → 1001IN SUPPORTING V6 3.6-LITRE DFI ENGINE ON MOUNTING BRACKET
4. Remove engine carrier eyebolt at the front and rear. → 1001IN LIFTING V6 3.6-LITRE DFI ENGINE WITH A WORKSHOP CRANE
5. Remove the engine wire harness. → Removing wire harness for engine
6. Remove bar ignition modules. → WM 282020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DFI BAR IGNITION MODULES
7. Remove intake-air distributor. → Removing Intake-Air Distributor
8. Remove oil pan. → Removing The Oil Pan
9. Remove cylinder head. → Removing Cylinder Head
   1. 9.1. Remove and dispose of cylinder head gasket.
   2. 9.2. Pull oil retaining valve -arrow-  out using an M8 screw if necessary.
      Fig 1: Locating Oil Retaining Valve

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