Help! 2003 Honda CRV Oil Pan Removal

[Cecilia]

What am I missing? I have been trying to get this oil pan off for two days now. It’s loose and resting on the frame, bolts all removed. It will not clear oil pump, can’t slide or pull it down. The frame of the car is not permitting clearance. Am about to take a hammer to it and dent it so I can get it out.

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[Richard Kirshy]

Not as easy as just removing the pan bolts….
http://honda.automotive-manuals.com/cr-v-2002-2005/A00/HTML/51/S9A2E51A18300043401KAAT00-engine-oil-pan-removal-except-diesel-.html

[Cecilia]

I have to chain hoist it? Jiminey cricket, this design is insane. Have dropped many an oil pan facepalm. Thank you for responding, wow.

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