RAV4 4WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
B. Insert the blade of an oil pan seal cutter between the oil pan and stiffening crankcase cut off the applied sealer and remove the oil pan.
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Be careful NOT to damage the stiffening crankcase contact surface of the oil pan.
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Be careful NOT to damage the stiffening crankcase flange.
2. Remove the oil strainer sub-assembly by removing the 3 bolts oil strainer and gasket.
3. Remove the No.1 oil pan baffle plate by removing the 5 bolts.
4. Remove the separated piece(s) of the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.
5. Clean the oil pan sub-assembly and related components prior to reassembly.
Installation