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Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  2. Support the engine. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  3. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
  4. Fig 1: Front Oil Seal
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  5. Remove the front engine cover (1). Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement (LTG) , Engine Front Cover Replacement (LKW) .
  6. Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LTG) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LKW) .
  7. Fig 2: Catalytic Converter Lower Brace & Fasteners
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  8. Remove the catalytic converter to oil pan brace fasteners (1).
  9. Remove the catalytic lower brace (2).
  10. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LTG) , Catalytic Converter Replacement (LKW) .
  11. Fig 3: Transmission To Oil Pan Fastener
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  12. Remove the transmission to oil pan fastener (1).
  13. Fig 4: Left Oil Pan to Engine Block Fasteners
    GM3406093Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the left oil pan to engine block fasteners (1, 2, 3).
  15. Fig 5: Right Oil Pan to Transmission & Engine Block Fasteners
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  16. Disconnect the oil level sensor harness connector.
  17. Remove the oil pan to transmission fastener (2).
  18. Remove the right oil pan to engine block fasteners (1, 3).
  19. Fig 6: Oil Pan & Gasket
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  20. Remove the oil pan (1) from the engine.