Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise vehicle.
- Drain the engine oil.
- Drain cooling system.
- Remove the flywheel inspection shield.
- Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove the right engine splash shield.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Remove the A/C compressor lower bolts.
- Remove the transmission to the engine brace.
- Remove the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement .
- Remove the radiator outlet pipe.
- Remove the oil pan-to-transmission nut and bolts.
- Remove the oil pan-to-transmission stud for clearance.
- Remove the oil pan bolts.
- Remove the oil pan.