Oil Pan and Strainer: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before removing the oil pan upper, remove the engine from vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Engine Assembly. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Cylinder Block. >

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Drain the engine oil. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil. >
Insert the oil pan cutter blade between oil pan upper and oil pan lower.
CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool in place of oil pan cutter.
Remove the oil pan lower.

Fig 1: Locating Lower Oil Pan
Remove the oil strainer.

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Oil Strainer