Oil Pan Removal/Installation - Mazda RX-8 Manual

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OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious

1. Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

2. Remove the battery cover.

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

4. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT .)

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Add engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT .)

8. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage from areas worked on.

If there is any oil leakage, find the cause and repair or replace the applicable part.

9. Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION .)

Engine Specifications