| Components |

| 1. Upper oil pan 2. Lower oil pan | 3. Drain plug 4. Drain plug gasket |
Removal and Installation 1. Drain engine oil. (Refer to Lubrication System - "Engine Oil") 2. Remove the water center pipe. (Refer to Cooling System - "Water Temperature Control Assembly") 3.
Removal [Lower oil pan] 1. Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover") 2. Drain the engine oil.
Instructions When Handling Refrigerant 1. R-134a liquid refrigerant is highly volatile. A drop on the skin of your hand could result in localized frostbite. When handling the refrigerant, be sure to wear gloves. 2. It is standard practice to wear goggles or glasses to protect your eyes, and gloves to protect your hands.
Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/ recycling/ charging station. 3. When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator. 4. Remove the expansion valve cover (A).