Oil Pan Lower Section: Removing

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Engine oil is drained, refer to => 14.2Engine Oil, Draining or Extracting and Filling, Replacing Oil Filter.

-- Remove the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-, refer to Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266- .

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolts -1- through -20-.

-- Carefully loosen the oil pan lower section from the silicone sealant.