Removing Oil Pan (Lower Part)

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Remove lower part of oil pan.
1. 1.1. Unscrew 23 inner Torx screws (T30) M6 x 25.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Lower Part Of Oil Pan Screws
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove the oil pan.
1. 2.1. Check molded seal and replace it if necessary. Replace O-rings on the sprue cones.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Molded Seal And O-Rings
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Clean and degrease sealing faces (using solvent naphtha or metal cleaner for example). Allow parts to dry off well.