Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Engine Oil Drain Plug

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Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Place a suitable container under the engine in order to drain the oil.
Remove the oil drain plug.
Drain the engine oil.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Skid Plate

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Remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate, if equipped.

Fig 3: View Of Crossbar Bolts & Bar (2WD)

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If equipped with a 2-wheel drive (2WD) vehicle, remove the crossmember bolts and crossmember.

Fig 4: View Of Crossmember Bolts & Bar (4WD Only)

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If equipped with a 4-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle, remove the crossmember bolts and crossmember.

Fig 5: View Of Oil Level Sensor Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.

Fig 6: View Of Lower Oil Pan & Bolts/Nuts

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IMPORTANT: DO NOT damage the sealing surfaces when separating the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan.

Remove the lower oil pan bolts/nuts.
Separate the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan using J 37228 . See Special Tools .
Remove the lower oil pan.
If necessary, clean and inspect the lower oil pan. Refer to Lower Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection .