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Oil Pan Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  3. Remove the front pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Start the engine and inspect for engine oil leakage.
    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Components
    G03699811Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.