Outback [Legacy] AWD F4-2.5L DOHC (1996)
6) Remove oil pump from cylinder block.
Use a flat-bladed screwdriver as shown in Figure when removing oil pump.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of cylinder block and oil pump.
7) Removal of oil pan
(1) Turn cylinder block with #2 and #4 piston sides facing upward.
(2) Remove bolts which secure oil pan to cylinder block.
(3) Insert a oil pan cutter blade between cylinder block-to-oil pan clearance and remove oil pan.
CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool in place of oil pan cutter.
8) Remove oil strainer stay.
9) Remove oil strainer.
10) Remove baffle plate.
11) Remove oil filter.
