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Oil Pan: Service and Repair

OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove the front pipe.








4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Start the engine and inspect for engine oil leakage.

Oil Pan Removal Note





1. Remove the transaxle housing bolts from oil pan.





2. Loosen the oil pan bolts and studs in several passes in the order shown.

Oil Pan Gasket Installation Note





1. Apply silicone sealant to the cylinder block as shown.
Dot diameter: 10 mm (0.39 inch)

Oil Pan Installation Note





1. Install the oil pan bolts and studs as shown.





2. Tighten the transaxle housing bolts to oil pan.





3. Tighten the oil pan bolts and studs in several passes in the order shown.
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