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Oil Pan Removal Note

  1. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts.
  2. Disconnect the cylinder block and oil pan using an oil pan seal cutter.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Oil Pan Using An Oil Pan Seal Cutter
    G01174579Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the oil pan by inserting the flathead screwdriver into the part shown in the figure.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not insert the flathead screwdriver or the like into the mating surface between the cylinder block and oil pan.
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan By Inserting Flathead Screwdriver Into Part
    G01174580Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.