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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the hood.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Place collecting basin underneath.
  4. Remove the oil drain bolt.
  5. Collect the engine oil.
    6. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  6. Install the NEW seal ring and the oil drain bolt, tighten to 14 N.m (124 lb in).
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement .
  9. Raise the vehicle.
  10. Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  11. Remove the engine oil heater. Refer to Engine Oil Heater Replacement .
  12. Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .
    13. Fig 1: Oil Pan Bolts
    GM2027007Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the 3 oil pan bolts (1, 2) from the transmission.
    14. Fig 2: Oil Pan And Bolts
    GM2027008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Remove the oil pan evenly all the way around with a suitable tool.

  14. Remove the 15 oil pan bolts (1) and remove the oil pan (2).
    15. Fig 3: Protecting Oil Screen From Damage
    GM2028080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Use a screwdriver or another suitable tool.

  15. To prevent damage to the oil screen, ensure that the oil screen (2) remains in the oil pan (3). If the oil screen gets caught on the cylinder block (1), push it into the oil pan.
  16. Remove the oil pan.
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