Removing the oil pan
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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 oil pan until the joint and its liquid gasket releases. Use a rubber mallet.
Remove:
- the four remaining screws
- the oil pan.