Removing The Oil Pan

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Line Bracket And Screw

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the screw from the bracket for the fuel line.

Remove the screw for the bracket for the fuel line on the auxiliaries bracket.

Slacken off all the screws holding the oil pan.

Remove all but four screws. It is recommended that the four screws in the corners of the pan are left in place.

Carefully tap the pan using a rubber mallet until the joint and its liquid gasket releases.

Remove: 

• the four remaining screws
• the oil sump.