Oil Pan Upper

Remove the engine from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the water pump. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the thermostat cover. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the water pipe assembly. Refer to WATER PUMP .
Remove the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN .
Remove clip (A) from the oil pan upper, and remove the oil level switch.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Upper Clip
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Remove the bolts which secure oil pan upper to cylinder block, and remove the oil pan upper.

Fig 2: Locating Oil Pan Upper To Cylinder Block Securing Bolts
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Remove the baffle plate from the oil pan upper.
Remove the oil strainer from the oil pan upper.
Remove stud bolts from the oil pan upper.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan And Strainer Components With Stud Bolts
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