1. Remove the engine from vehicle. 
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove the oil pan lower installing bolts in the numerical order shown in the figure, and remove the oil pan lower.
CAUTION:
Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool in place of oil pan cutter.
4. Remove the water pipe securing bolts (A) and radiator outlet hose (B) from the thermostat cover.
5. Remove the oil pan upper installing bolts in the numerical order shown in the figure, and remove the oil pan upper.
CAUTION:
Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool in place of oil pan cutter.
6. Remove the O-ring.
7. Remove the strainer.
8. Remove the O-ring from the strainer.
9. Remove the baffle plate.
