Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Chevrolet)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Buick) .
- Remove the oil filter and drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Remove the front compartment front center insulator Refer to Front Compartment Front Center Insulator Replacement .
- Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV)Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (2H0) .
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (2H0)Catalytic Converter Replacement (LUV)Catalytic Converter Replacement (LUJ)
- If equipped with AWD, remove the transfer case adapter. Transfer Case Adapter Replacement
- Remove the oil pan to automatic transmission bolts (1, 3) and automatic transmission converter cover (2).
- Remove the oil pan to automatic transmission bolts (1) .
- Remove the oil pan bolts (1) and oil pan.
NOTE:
The intermediate shaft is shown removed for visual purposes only.