M45 V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2006)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
Components
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded, do not drain engine oil when engine is hot.
1. Remove front road wheels and tires.
2. Remove hood assembly.
3. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH).
4. Remove engine cover with power tool.
5. Remove air duct (inlet) and air hose.
6. Remove front and rear engine undercovers with power tool.
7. Drain engine oil.
CAUTION:
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Perform this step when engine is cold.
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Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
8. Remove drive belts.
9. Remove auto tensioner of power steering oil pump belt.
10. Remove power steering oil pump with piping connected, and temporarily secure it aside with ropes or equivalent.
11. Remove A/C compressor fitting bolts, and install A/C compressor temporarily on vehicle side with ropes or equivalent.
12. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transmission.
CAUTION: