Removing
Attention! If your radio has an anti-theft code, check that you have the pairing codes before disconnecting the battery.
Attention! On models since 1993, the airbag system is disabled if the battery is disconnected for an extended period. If the airbag warning light comes on and stays on after reconnecting the battery, take it to a specialist workshop to restore the system to normal.
1. Remove the ground wire from the battery.
2. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands.
3. If equipped, remove the engine mudguard.
4. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter. Remove the dipstick to measure the oil level.
5. Remove the exhaust pipe.
6. Unscrew the three bolts and remove the gearbox-to-engine mounting bracket.
7. Unscrew bolts and remove the oil pallet.
Installation
1. Clean all traces of dirt and oil from the mating surfaces of the cylinder block and oil pan.
2. Check the condition of the oil receiver strainer and, if necessary, clean it.
3. Apply a layer of sealant with a diameter of 5 mm to the mating surface of the oil pan.
4. Install the oil pan to the cylinder block and bolt in several steps.
5. Further installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.