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Oil Pan and Strainer: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Remove the front wheels.
  3. Remove the collector cover.
  4. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G05019586
  5. Disconnect the connector from mass airflow sensor.
  6. Remove the air intake boot and air cleaner upper cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot And Air Cleaner Upper Cover
    G05021537
  7. Remove the intercooler.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >

  8. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 3: Identifying Pitching Stopper
    G05021538
  9. Remove the radiator upper brackets.
    Fig 4: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Bolts
    G04989717
  10. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 5: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G04997613
  11. Lift up the vehicle.
    CAUTION: When lifting up the vehicle, raise up wire ropes at the same time.
  12. Remove the under cover.
  13. Drain the engine oil.
  14. Remove the front exhaust pipe.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >

  15. Remove the nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.
    Fig 6: Locating Front Cushion Rubber Nuts
    G05021541
  16. Remove the bolts which install oil pan on cylinder block with the engine raised up.
  17. Insert the oil pan cutter blade into the gap between cylinder block and oil pan.
    CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool in place of oil pan cutter.
  18. Remove the oil strainer.
  19. Remove the baffle plate.
    Fig 7: Identifying Baffle Plate
    G05021542