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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Place the drain pan under the transaxle oil pan.
    NOTE: When removing the oil pan bolts, be careful not to damage the oil pan sealing surfaces. Such damage may result in oil leaks in this area.
  3. Remove the oil pan bolts from only the front and the sides.
    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts
    GM104466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the rear oil pan bolts about 4 turns.
  5. Lightly tap the oil pan with a rubber mallet or pry in order to allow the fluid to drain.
  6. Remove the remaining oil pan bolts.
  7. Remove the oil pan.
    Fig 2: View of Oil Pan
    GM104468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the oil pan gasket.
    Fig 3: Locating Oil Pan Gasket
    GM104471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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