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Oil Pan Removal Note

  1. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts.
  2. Screw in a oil pan bolt in a weld nut hole to make a small gap between the oil pan upper block and the oil pan. (FS model)
    CAUTION:
    • Pry tools can easily scratch the cylinder block and MBSP contact surfaces. Prying off the MBSP can also easily bend the MBSP flange. (ZM model)
    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Weld Nut
    G01913389Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the oil pan using a separator tool.
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan Using A Separator Tool
    G01913390Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.