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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Oil Pan
    GM1831994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  3. Remove the right side engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LY7)  or Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LCS) .
  6. Remove the catalytic converter.
  7. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (HP5) or Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LY7) or .
  8. Remove the oil pan bolts.
  9. Remove the oil pan.
  10. Clean the oil pan and the engine block gasket surface. Refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection .
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