For 1990-2009 cars

1. Remove the oil level indicator.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove the following fasteners from the lower cylinder block:

• | The 16 bolts

• | The 2 nuts

Notice: Do not damage the oil pan contact surface of the lower cylinder block when removing the oil pan.

4. Carefully remove the engine oil pan.
5. Remove the 3 bolts and the oil pump strainer.
6. Clean the following components:

• | The inside of the engine oil pan.

• | The oil pump strainer screen.

• | The mating surfaces of the engine oil pan and the lower cylinder block.