Oil Pan Upper Block Removal Note FS

For the MTX model, remove the two bolts at the rear of the oil pan upper block. For the ATX model, remove the two bolts as follows.
1. Remove the rubber cap on the bottom surface of the ATX.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Caps
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2. Remove the two bolts of oil pan upper block through the holes which rubber caps have been removed.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Upper Block Bolts
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Loosen the oil pan upper block bolts in two or three steps in the order shown.

Fig 3: Oil Pan Upper Block Bolts Removing Sequence
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Remove the oil pan upper block using the separator tool.

Fig 4: Removing Oil Pan Upper Block
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