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Oil Pan: Removal

NOTE: Before removing the oil pan upper, remove the engine from vehicle. Refer to ENGINE ASSEMBLY .
  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Remove the under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
  3. Drain the engine oil. Refer to , REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil.
  4. Insert an oil pan cutter blade into the gap between oil pan upper and oil pan lower, and remove the oil pan.
    CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool in place of oil pan cutter.
  5. Remove the oil pan lower.
    Fig 1: Locating Lower Oil Pan Mounting Pins
    G06651547Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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