17. Oil Pan Removal

1. Remove the oil level indicator.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove the following fasteners from the lower cylinder block:
^ The 16 bolts
^ The 2 nuts





Notice: Do not damage the oil pan contact surface of the lower cylinder block when removing the oil pan.

4. Carefully remove the engine oil pan.
5. Remove the 3 bolts and the oil pump strainer.
6. Clean the following components:
^ The inside of the engine oil pan.
^ The oil pump strainer screen.
^ The mating surfaces of the engine oil pan and the lower cylinder block.