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Well, at last I got it done after using some force to the area where the bracket and the pan meet. I still believe there is another way to get the pan off. I know Toyota engineers, they don't trick (if you ask someone who owns Infinity Q45, you'll know those engineers don't want YOU to fix their cars easily). Now, the pan is in its place with a new gasket and with one screw was over tightened (Oops!). I am crossing my fingers. I hope not seeing any leaks. Wish me luck. By the way, when you place the pan back, make sure that the filling tubes are one inside another before you tighten the bolts. I did change my fuel filter too. This time, I'm so glad that I did. Gasoline came out looked like mud. I thank you for those people who work hard to make this forum so educated. I don't even know who they are but I learn and enjoy a lot getting all the knowledge about my Lexus.

My Fuel Filter is right above the Differetial Oil fill and drain location. It is very easy to see. There is no cover but the bracket. I have 99 model, 160K miles. It was the first time to change the fuel filter. And I am glad I did it. The fuel dripped out of the filter looked like mud. When you take the filter off, gasoline will come out, however, it will stop eventually, so just to find a container to collect the gas. Good luck!

I have a 99 LS400. Trying to get the transmission change - gasket and fluid. It was really hard to get the pan off. I used a 4x4 wood bar and a hamer to get it off. It was off completly but it was stuck between the bracket which connects the two exhausted. For about 4 hours working but the pan is still in there. I was trying to take the bracket off but those two bolts are dead-WD40 did not help. I wish I had not done it. By the way, the old seal sticked to the pan like hell, I still have no idea how to get it off. Can I use a razor to get it off without damaging the pan? Pleas help!!! I took some pictures but don't know how to post them in here :cries:

I'm having my transmission change for 3 days now. First I could not get the pan off. I used a piece of wood and a hamer. It was off the seal. Then I can't get the pan off the the bracket -which connects to the exhausted eventhough the pan is loosing. I think about put it back, fill it up and bring it to Toyota dealer to get it change (I was trying to get the old gasket off, but it did not work either). If any one have any idea, pls let me know.