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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  2. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
  3. Unbolt and reposition the A/C compressor without disconnecting the lines. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LCV)Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LTG) .
  4. If equipped, remove the engine oil cooler. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Replacement .
  5. If equipped with all-wheel drive, remove the front differential carrier assembly. Refer to Front Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (LCV or LTG) .
  6. If equipped with all-wheel drive, remove the front wheel drive intermediate shaft housing. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Housing Replacement .
  7. If equipped with rear-wheel drive, remove the frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation (LGX, LTG) .
  8. Fig 1: Oil Pump Exhaust Shield Bolt
    GM3258189Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the oil pump exhaust shield bolt (1).
  10. Fig 2: Exhaust Bracket And Bolts
    GM3258186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the exhaust bracket bolts (1) and bracket (2).
  12. Fig 3: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet & Outlet Pipe Stud
    GM2884520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the transmission cooler inlet and outlet pipe retainer bolt then reposition the pipe assembly. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LCV Without V03)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LTG With AWD, Without V03)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LTG With RWD, Without V03)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LCV With V03)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LTG With RWD, With V03)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LTG With AWD, With V03) .
  14. Fig 4: Transmission Bolts
    GM3258181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the transmission bolts (1).
  16. Fig 5: Oil Pan And Bolts
    GM3258178Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove the oil pan bolts (1-3).
  18. Remove the oil pan (4).
  19. Disconnect the electrical connector as necessary.
  20. If necessary, remove the lower oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Removal (LCV)Oil Pan Removal (LTG) .
  21. For oil pan cleaning and inspection, refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection .