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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Replacement 
  2. Remove Exhaust Front Pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LH7)
  3. Remove the engine oil heater. Refer to Engine Oil Heater Replacement 
  4. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
    5. Fig 1: Oil Pan Drain Plug, Bolt And Seals
    GM4199145Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove Oil Pan Drain Plug (1)
  6. Remove and DISCARD Oil Pan Drain Plug Seal (2)
  7. Remove the oil filter cap bolt (4).
  8. Remove and DISCARD Oil Filter Cap O-Ring (3)
  9. Drain the engine oil into a suitable container.
  10. If the oil pan will be reused:
    1. Install NEW Oil Filter Cap O-Ring (3)
      2. CAUTION:

      Refer to Fastener Caution

    2. Install the oil filter cap bolt (4) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in)
    3. Install NEW Oil Pan Drain Plug Seal (2)
    4. Install and tighten Oil Pan Drain Plug (1) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
    11. Fig 2: Engine Oil Level Indicator Electrical Connector
    GM4538019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Disconnect Electrical Connector (1) @ Engine Oil Level Indicator
    12. Fig 3: Transmission Bolts
    GM4537995Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove Transmission Bolts (1) (Qty: 2)
    13. Fig 4: Oil Pan Bolts
    GM4537998Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Mark the position of the oil pan bolts because of different length.

  13. Remove Oil Pan Bolts (1, 2, 3) (Qty: 15)
    14. Fig 5: Oil Pan Pry Point
    GM4538015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Loosen the oil pan carefully from the lower cylinder block, use a suitable tool at the location as shown to pry (1).
    15. Fig 6: Oil Pan
    GM4538000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove Oil Pan (1)
    16. Fig 7: Oil Filter Seal
    GM4538003Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove and DISCARD the oil filter seal (1)
  17. Disassemble the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Disassemble 
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