Before removing the oil pan, first take out the negative
Battery Cable. Following that, take out the radiator fan along with the
Intake Manifold. You should install Special Tool #8534 now even if you haven't raised the engine. Then, remove the structural cover by following the recommended order. The next step is to remove the bolts holding the left and right side
Engine Mount into place (3). Elevate the engine with Engine Support 8534 to allow easier removal of the oil pan. Make sure not to pry on the oil pan or oil pan gasket, because the gasket sticks to the engine and cannot be removed. After that, unbolt the bolts holding the oil pan, the oil pan itself and the oil pump tube pickup, removing the tube and gasket from the engine.