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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Engine Mount To Bracket Bolts
    GM1810250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (LE5)  or Drive Belt Replacement (LAT) .
  2. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (LE5)  or Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (LAT) .
    3. NOTE: The support fixture bar must be installed to provide enough access to remove and properly tighten the oil pan bolts.
  3. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  4. Remove engine mount to bracket bolts (2).
  5. Remove the engine mount to side rail nuts (1).
  6. Remove the engine mount from the engine compartment.
  7. Using the engine support fixture, raise the engine approximately 3 inches.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    9. Fig 2: Compressor Bolts
    GM1811970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Loosen the upper air conditioning (A/C) compressor bolts.
  10. Remove the lower A/C compressor bolt.
    11. Fig 3: View Of Oil Pan Drain Bolt
    GM758466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Place a suitable drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
  12. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
  13. Drain the engine oil.
  14. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug until snug.
    15. Fig 4: Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1811958Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the generator control module coolant pump.
    16. Fig 5: Generator Control Module Coolant Pump
    GM1811960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the generator control module coolant pump bolt.
  17. Remove the generator control module coolant pump from the oil pan.
    18. Fig 6: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts
    GM1578309Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the 4 oil pan to transaxle bolts.
  19. Remove the oil pan bolts.
    20. Fig 7: Identifying Oil Pan
    GM1578310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the oil pan
  21. Remove any old oil pan sealant (1).
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