Oil Pan Removal/Installation: Notes

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM .)
   CAUTION:

   • Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
3. Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor.
4. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT  .)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
   Fig 1: Removing/Installing Oil Pan

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6. Install in the reverse order of removal.