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Oil Pan Removal

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    Fig 1: Lower Cylinder Block Nuts And Bolts
    GM236142Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the following fasteners from the lower cylinder block:
    • The 12 bolts (2, 4-13,15)
    • The 4 nuts (1, 3, 14, 16)
  2. NOTE: Do not damage the oil pan contact surface of the lower cylinder block when removing the oil pan.
  3. Carefully remove the engine oil pan.
  4. Fig 2: Oil Strainer Bolts, Baffle Bolts And Baffle Nuts
    GM829152Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the following components from the lower cylinder block:
    • The 3 oil Strainer bolts (1)
    • The oil strainer
    • The gasket
    • The 2 oil pan baffle bolts (2)
    • The 2 oil pan baffle nuts (3)
  6. Clean the following components:
    • The inside of the engine oil pan
    • The oil pump strainer screen
    • The mating surfaces of the engine oil pan and the lower cylinder block