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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  2. Remove the front exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPE REPLACEMENT - FRONT (L47) .
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the engine oil level sensor (1).
  4. Remove the engine oil level sensor (1) from the oil pan.
    Fig 1: Removing Engine Oil Level Sensor
    G01819543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the oil pan bolts.

    Important:  The oil pan gasket is reusable unless damaged. Do not remove the gasket from the oil pan groove unless replacement is required.

  6. Remove the oil pan.
    7. Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan
    G01819544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Clean and inspect the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN CLEANING AND INSPECTION .
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