OIL LEVEL SENSOR (for AWD) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER


    1. A01GLG7

      Remove the 3 screws, 2 bolts, clip and front center floor cover.

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01GKN2

      Remove the 4 screws, 2 clips and No. 2 engine under cover.

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH


    1. for 2WD:

      Remove the 2 screws and front wheel opening extension pad LH.

    2. for AWD:

      Remove the 5 screws and front wheel opening extension pad LH.

      A01GJSHE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for 2WD *B for AWD

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01GHO1E01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for 2WD
      *B for AWD

      Remove the 13 screws, 7 clips and No. 1 engine under cover.

  6. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER


    1. A01GI4D

      Remove the 9 bolts and front suspension member protector lower.

  7. DRAIN ENGINE OIL


    1. A01GHVV

      Open the oil filler cap service hole cover.

    2. Remove the oil filler cap.

    3. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil into a container.

    4. Install a new gasket and the oil pan drain plug.

      Torque:
      40 N*m  { 408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }

  8. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR


    1. A01GNNO

      Disconnect the engine oil level sensor connector.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts.

    3. A01GJZ5

      Rotate the engine oil level sensor 180° and remove it.

    4. A01GHRLE02

      Cut off the gasket as shown in the illustration.

    5. Remove the gasket from the oil level sensor.

      Tech Tips

      After cutting away the parts of the gasket shown in the illustration, remove only the outer part of the gasket.