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Removal Procedure

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  1. Install the engine support fixture to the engine. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE
  4. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  5. Remove the right side engine mount (2) to cradle bolts (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Right Side Engine Mount
    G01728849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove exhaust crossover. Refer to EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE REPLACEMENT .
  7. Remove the right side shock absorber lower mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Right Side Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt
    G01728850Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt from the rack and pinion.
    Fig 3: Removing Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt From Rack And Pinion
    G01728851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Support the crossmember with suitable support.
  10. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector (1).
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Oil Level Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01728852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  11. Remove the oil level sensor from the oil pan.
    Fig 5: Removing Oil Level Sensor From Oil Pan
    G01728853Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR (3.8L) .
  13. Remove the right front crossmember bolts.
  14. Remove left engine mount through bolt.
    Fig 6: Removing Left Engine Mount Through Bolt
    G01728854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Loosen left crossmember bolts 2 turns.
  16. Lower vehicle and raise the engine with the engine support fixture.
  17. Raise the vehicle. LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE
  18. Adjust crossmember to gain access to the oil pan.
  19. Remove the oil pan bolts (1).
    Fig 7: Removing Oil Pan Bolts
    G01728855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Hold the oil pan gasket against the engine block while removing the oil pan.
  21. Lower the rear of the oil pan while rotating the pan outward.

    Remove the oil pan (2).

  22. Remove the oil pan gasket.
    Fig 8: Removing Oil Pan Gasket
    G01728856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Clean the oil pan gasket mating surface.
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