Oil Pan

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Drain the engine oil. < Refer to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil. >
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
Remove the front exhaust pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the bolts which secure oil pan to oil pan upper.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Upper Bolts
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Insert an oil pan cutter blade into the gap between oil pan upper and oil pan, and remove the oil pan.
CAUTION:
Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool in place of oil pan cutter.