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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Drain engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  3. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (1.4L LUV) .
  4. Remove the warm up three way catalytic converter. Refer to Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement .
  5. Remove the engine oil heater, if equipped. Refer to Engine Oil Heater Replacement 
  6. Remove the transmission to oil pan bolts (1).
    Fig 1: Transmission-To-Oil Pan Bolts
    GM2191495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    • For vehicles with manual transmission remove 3 bolts.
    • For vehicles with automatic transmission remove 2 bolts.
  7. Remove the 16 oil pan bolts (1).
    Fig 2: Oil Pan Bolts
    GM2190370Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Position a prying tool to the area (1) shown and gently pry the oil pan loose.
    Fig 3: Oil Pan Prying Area
    GM2190659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Pry the oil pan carefully in order to prevent damage to the transaxle case or the oil pan sealing surfaces.
  9. Remove the oil pan (1).
    Fig 4: Oil Pan
    GM2190661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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