Oil Pan: Removal
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Refer to these figures throughout procedure. See Figure-Figure .
- Remove engine. See ENGINE . Remove No. 2 oil pan retaining bolts and nuts. See Fig 1.
- Using Seal Cutter (09032-00100), separate No. 2 from No. 1 oil pan. Carefully tap seal cutter around No. 2 oil pan to loosen seal. DO NOT damage sealing surfaces. Remove No. 2 oil pan.
- Remove bolts and nuts, and remove baffle plate. See Fig 1. Note location of No. 1 oil pan nuts and bolts. Remove No. 1 oil pan nuts and bolts. Using a screwdriver, pry evenly between oil pan and cylinder block, and remove No. 1 oil pan.