Oil Pan, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Engine oil drained. Refer to maintenance service information.

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- on the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-.

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-- Loosen the clips -arrows- and remove the oil pan noise insulation -1-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- that connect the oil pan to the transmission.

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-- Loosen and remove the bolts -1 to 18- in a diagonal sequence.

-- Carefully loosen the oil pan from the bonding.