Oil Pan: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Connector From Oil Level Thermal Sensor

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Engine oil is drained, refer to => .

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Noise Insulation

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

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

-- Carefully loosen the oil pan from the bonding.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts

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