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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Oil Level Indicator Tube
    GM894937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt to manifold.
  2. Remove the oil level indicator assembly.
  3. Remove the oil level tube.
  4. The O-ring seal should be replaced if damaged.
    5. IMPORTANT: The support bar must be installed to provide enough access to remove and properly tighten the oil pan bolts.
  5. Install the SA9105E  set up for SUV application. See Special Tools . Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  6. Remove the right hand engine mount bolts to bracket and body.
  7. Remove the right hand engine mount.
    8. IMPORTANT: Clear the access as needed to the oil pan bolts for proper tightening and torque.
  8. Raise the engine approximately 3 inches using the support tool.
    9. CAUTION: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
  9. Raise the vehicle.
    10. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Lower A/C Compressor Bolt
    GM931170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove only the lower A/C compressor bolt to oil pan.
    11. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Oil Pan Drain Plug
    GM895572Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    12. Fig 4: View Of Engine Oil Pan & Bolts
    GM895551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the engine oil pan bolts.
  13. Remove the oil pan using pry points to separate the pan from the engine block.
  14. Clean all oil pan, block mating surfaces, and oil pan bolts.
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