Lotus Elise S1 Service Notes page 217

ENGINE
Pressed steel sump
11. Remove and discard 14 bolts securing sump to
bearing ladder, (11 bolts if anti-beaming
bracket support is removed).
12. Remove sump.
13. Release gasket from sump.
A
NOTE: Gasket may be re-used if in good
condition
Alloy sump
14. Progressively slacken then remove 14 bolts
securing sump to bearing ladder noting the
fitted position of 2 M8 x 60 bolts.
15. Using a mallet, gently tap sump sideways to
release sealant bond; remove sump.
~ CAUTION: Do not I ever between sump
/ j \ flange and bearing ladder.
16. Temporarily remove cylinder retainer liner
clamps 18G 1736.
~ CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft until
/ j \ retainer clamps are refitted.
12M1996
17. Remove 2 screws, suction pipe to oil rail.
18. Remove suction pipe.
19. Discard'O'ring.
20. Remove 2 nuts securing oil rail, remove rail.
8 0 OVERHAUL