Description And Operation

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OIL PAN 

The oil pan is fastened to the engine block by 17 screws. Sealant is used to ensure a seal along the oil pan-engine block gasket surface.

The oil pan has mounting surfaces and related cavities for the following components:

1. Oil filter
2. Oil inlet and outlet channels to the filter
3. Sealant
4. Oil level and temperature sensors

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In the AWD version, the oil pan has mountings for the front axle and pass-through for the intermediate drive shaft.