Removal and Installation

Drain engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "ENGINE OIL ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the lower oil pan.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "OIL PAN ")
Remove the oil pump chain cover (A).
Tightening Torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Chain Cover
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Remove the bolt (A) and then separate the chain with sprocket from the oil pump.
Tightening Torque:

18.6 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Locating Bolt
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Remove the oil pump (A).
Tightening Torque:

20.6 ~ 22.6 N.m (2.1 ~ 2.3 kgf.m, 15.2 ~ 16.6 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Locating Oil Pump
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NOTE: When installing, use a new O-ring.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
After assembly, wait for at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.