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Oil Pan Removal

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    NOTE: Remove the oil level sensor, located in the oil pan, before the oil pan is removed. The sensor may be damaged if the oil pan is removed first.
    Fig 1: Oil Pan & Oil Level Sensor
    GM35861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the oil level sensor.
  2. Fig 2: Oil Pan, Gasket & Bolts
    GM44775Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the oil pan bolts.
  4. Remove the oil pan.
  5. Remove the oil pan gasket windage tray gasket - if applicable.