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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 oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement 
  3. Remove the front wheelhouse liner Inner front extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Left SIde) , Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Right SIde, LWE, LUW)
  4. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV,LUW)
  5. Fig 1: Transmission Oil Pan Bolts
    GM2501593Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the oil pan bolts (1) from the transmission.
  7. Fig 2: Oil Pan & Bolts
    GM2501594Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

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

  8. Remove the oil pan bolts (1) and remove the oil pan (2).
  9. Fig 3: Protecting Oil Screen From Damage
    GM2028080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. 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.
  11. Remove the oil pan.