Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LFX) .
- Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor bolts and reposition. DO NOT discharge the A/C system. Support the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LFX) .
- Remove the front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
- Remove the oil pan to transmission bolts.
- Remove the oil pan bolts.
- Remove the oil pan.
- Disassemble the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Disassemble .
- Clean the oil pan and the engine block gasket surface. Refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection .