Oil Pan Removal???

[men2be]

I am doing the pcv system repairs and the lower hole in block was completely blocked.
I have all the bolts removed from the pan and it drops down, but it is hanging up. Looks like it might be the oil pickup but I am unsure how to get it down.
Any ideas? It's a 2004 XC70

Thanks!!

[Aviator]

There's no set way to take the pan down. I try to lower the transmission end a bit and feed the pan down on an angle and then straight down. The mouth of the oil pickup will catch in the pan. Just be careful and patient, especially when putting it back in place with the new O rings.

Dave.

[men2be]

Thanks Dave!
I'll be back at it today and try that. I was tired and had enough yesterday. Would you what tool I need to crimp those special hose clamps??

There's no set way to take the pan down. I try to lower the transmission end a bit and feed the pan down on an angle and then straight down. The mouth of the oil pickup will catch in the pan. Just be careful and patient, especially when putting it back in place with the new O rings.

Dave.

[men2be]

Removed the lower link and it came out! Thanks