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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the oil filter cap and drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from engine oil level switch.
  3. Remove the transaxle brace.
    Fig 1: Removing Transaxle Brace
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  4. Remove the oil pan retaining bolts.
  5. Remove the oil pan (2) from the lower crankcase.

    Important:  DO NOT damage the sealing surface.

  6. Remove the oil pan gasket. Scrape any remaining gasket material from the pan rail surfaces.
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan
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  7. Remove the engine oil level switch from the oil pan.
  8. Clean and inspect the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN CLEANING AND INSPECTION in Engine Mechanical-3.5L Unit Repair.
    Fig 3: Removing Engine Oil Level Switch From Oil Pan
    G01816951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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