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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)
  2. Drain the engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LGX, RWD) 
  3. Remove Oil Level Indicator Tube - Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (LGX) 
  4. Remove Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (LGX, LTG)
  5. Fig 1: Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch
    GM4166128Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch (1) »Disconnect the electrical connector.
  7. Remove Engine Oil Cooler Outlet Pipe - Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement (LGX, Inlet)Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement (LGX, Outlet)
  8. Remove Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe - Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement (LGX, Inlet)Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement (LGX, Outlet)
  9. Remove Engine Mount Bracket - Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side (LGX - RWD) 
  10. Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipe clip bolts at the oil pan. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LGX With RWD, Without V03)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LGX With RWD, With V03)
  11. Remove Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket - Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Replacement (LGX)
  12. Fig 2: Lower Transmission To Engine Bolts
    GM4166138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the lower transmission to engine bolts.(1)
  14. Fig 3: Oil Pan (LGX/AWD)
    GM4042237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove Oil Pan Bolt (1, 4)
  16. Remove Oil Pan (5)
  17. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (LGX RWD)
  18. Disassemble the oil pan as necessary. Oil Pan Disassemble (LGX RWD)