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Removal Procedure

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  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. Remove the front engine cover (1). Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement (LTG)  and Engine Front Cover Replacement (LKW) .
    Fig 1: Engine Front Cover Bolts & Oil Seal
    GM2726758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LTG) and Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LKW) .
  6. Remove the catalytic converter to oil pan brace fasteners (1).
    Fig 2: Catalytic Converter Lower Brace & Fasteners
    GM3405101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the catalytic lower brace (2).
  8. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LTG) and Catalytic Converter Replacement (LKW) .
  9. Remove the transmission to oil pan fastener (1).
    Fig 3: Transmission To Oil Pan Fastener
    GM3405114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the left oil pan to engine block fasteners (1, 2, 3).
    Fig 4: Left Oil Pan to Engine Block Fasteners
    GM3406093Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Disconnect the oil level sensor harness connector.
    Fig 5: Right Oil Pan to Transmission & Engine Block Fasteners
    GM3406095Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the oil pan to transmission fastener (2).
  13. Remove the right oil pan to engine block fasteners (1, 3).
  14. Remove the oil pan (1) from the engine.
    Fig 6: Oil Pan & Gasket
    GM3406097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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