Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the right front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the right front splash shield.
- Drain the engine oil from the engine crankcase.
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
- Remove the catalytic lower flange nuts from the exhaust manifold and remover the bolts at the bracket.
- Remove the nuts that secure the front pipe.
- Remove the catalytic converter and the exhaust pipe as a unit.
- Remove the bolts that secure the oil pan to the transaxle housing.
- Remove the bolt that secures the transaxle housing to the oil pan.
- Remove the grommet.
- Remove the oil pan retaining bolts.
- Remove the oil pan from the engine block.
- Remove the gasket from the oil pan.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
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CAUTION:
Refer to Safety Glasses Caution
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