Oil Pan And Oil Pump Strainer Removal And Installation: Removal

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Remove oil level gauge guide.
Raise vehicle.
Remove engine undercover (1).
Drain engine oil by removing drain plug (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Undercover & Drain Plug
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Remove front suspension frame referring to FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME, STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSHINGS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove lower oil pan (2) from upper oil pan (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Oil Pan & Upper Oil Pan
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Remove drive plate cover (A/T) or clutch housing lower plate (M/T) from transmission.
Remove oil pump strainer bracket.
Remove upper oil pan from lower crankcase.
Remove oil pump strainer (1) and O-rings (2) from oil pump.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pump Strainer & O-Rings
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