Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Removal and Installation: Removal

Drain engine oil. See ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE .
Remove right and left side engine under covers.
Remove front bumper. See FRONT BUMPER AND REAR BUMPER COMPONENTS .
For CVT model, detach CVT fluid cooler (1) from engine front mounting member (2), with CVT fluid cooler hose connected.

Fig 1: Identifying CVT Fluid Cooler And Engine Front Mounting Member
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Fix radiator, A/C condenser and CVT fluid cooler (CVT model) to vehicle body with rope so that they do not fall off while lowering engine front mounting member.
Remove front suspension frame.
- 2WD model: See FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME, STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD MODEL) .
- 4WD model: See FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME, STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (4WD MODEL) .
Remove engine front mounting member (1) and mounting member (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Front Mounting Member And Mounting Member
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Remove oil level gauge and oil level gauge guide (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Level Gauge And Oil Level Gauge Guide
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Remove transaxle bolts (1), then remove drive plate cover (2) for CVT model, or clutch housing lower plate (2) for M/T model.

Fig 4: Identifying Drive Plate Cover For CVT Model
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Loosen oil pan bolts in numerical order ("1" - "17") evenly and gradually and then remove oil pan (1) from lower crank case.

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts
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Remove oil pump strainer from oil pump assembly.