Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:SMN372500 under the engine and drain the engine oil.

-- Remove the bolts for the oil pan.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence

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NOTE:

The oil pan is sealed using a liquid sealant. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.

The sealant has a high adhesion strength in the hardened state.

-- Carefully loosen the oil pan lower section from the bond.