Oil Pan Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Drain the engine oil from the engine crankcase.
Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to "MUFFLER - FRONT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".

Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Front Pipe Bolts
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Remove the oil pan flange-to-transaxle retaining bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan Flange-To-Transaxle Retaining Bolts
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Remove the transaxle-to-oil pan flange retaining bolt.
Seals:
- The fluid level/pressure is too high.
- The crankcase ventilation system is malfunctioning.
- The seal bore is damaged, scratched, burred or nicked.
- The seal is damaged or worn.
- Improper installation is evident.
- There are cracks in the component.
- The shaft surface is scratched, nicked or damaged.
- A loose or worn bearing is causing excess seal wear.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Transaxle-To-Oil Pan Flange Retaining Bolt
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Remove the transaxle rear mount bracket.

Fig 4: Removing Transaxle Rear Mount Bracket
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Remove the lower reaction rod.

Fig 5: Removing Lower Reaction Rod
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Remove the oil pan retaining bolts.
Remove the oil pan from the engine block with pushing the engine assy forward.

Fig 6: Removing Oil Pan Retaining Bolts
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