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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement 
  2. Exhaust Heat Exchanger - Remove Exhaust Heat Exchanger Replacement (LKN)
  3. Front Wheelhouse Liner - Right Side Remove Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
  4. Exhaust Rear Bracket - Remove Exhaust Rear Bracket Replacement (LKN)
  5. Transmission Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
    Fig 1: Transmission Mount Strut Bracket
    GM4322229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Transmission Mount Strut Bracket - Remove Transmission Mount Strut Bracket Replacement
  7. Oil Pan Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
    Fig 2: Oil Pan Bolt
    GM4322244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Mark the position of the oil pan bolts because of different length.
  8. Oil Pan Bolt (2) - Remove [10x]
  9. Oil Pan (3) - Remove
  10. If re-installing the oil pan, clean perform a cleaning and inspection prior to reinstalling. Refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection