Oil pan, removing and installing: Removing

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Remove middle, left, and right damping pans: Refer to NOISE INSULATION (GASOLINE ENGINES), ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW or NOISE INSULATION (DIESEL ENGINES), ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Drain oil.
Remove oil pan.

NOTE:

The oil pan can be loosened by soft blows with a rubber hammer if necessary.

Use a flat scraper to remove sealing residue from cylinder block.

Fig 1: Removing Sealant Residue From Oil Pan With A Rotating Brush

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Use a rotating brush to remove sealing residue from oil pan, a hand drill with plastic brushes for example (inset).

NOTE:

Wear protective glasses.

Clean sealing surfaces so that they are free of oil and grease.