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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 1967305  Size: SH
  1. Remove the oil filter fitting (438), as required.

  2. Object Number: 1658301  Size: SH
  3. Remove the active fuel management oil pressure relief valve (455) and washer.
  4. Inspect the oil pressure relief valve for proper operation. Lightly depress the valve (2). The valve spring (1) should seat the valve to the proper closed position.

  5. Object Number: 1967329  Size: SH
  6. Remove the oil level sensor (727) and O-ring (728).

  7. Object Number: 1967330  Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolts (427) and baffle (428).

  9. Object Number: 1658297  Size: SH
  10. Remove the oil pan bolts (435), cover (434), and gasket (433).
  11. Clean the oil pan in solvent.
  12. Warning: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, as flying dirt particles may cause eye injury.

  13. Dry the oil pan with compressed air.

  14. Object Number: 1967333  Size: SH
  15. Inspect the oil pan for the following conditions:
  16. • Damaged gasket surfaces (1)
    • Restrictions within the oil passages (2) of the pan
    • Damaged oil filter seal surface (3)
    • Threaded oil level sensor hole (4) for damage