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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 Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Heat Shield. Refer to Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Heat Shield Replacement
  3. Remove Engine Front Cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement 
  4. Remove Exhaust Front Pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LCV)
  5. Fig 1: Catalytic Converter Brace And Bolts
    GM4354505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove Catalytic Converter Brace Bolts (1) (Qty: 2)
  7. Remove Catalytic Converter Brace (2)
  8. Fig 2: Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt
    GM4325444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1)
  10. Remove Front Cradle Brace. Refer to Front Cradle Brace Replacement
  11. Remove Power Transfer Unit Case. Refer to Power Transfer Unit Case Replacement
  12. Fig 3: Oil Pan Bolt
    GM4325525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove Oil Pan Bolt (1)
  14. Fig 4: Oil Pan Bolt
    GM4354181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove Oil Pan Bolt (1)
  16. Fig 5: Oil Level Switch Connector
    GM4325771Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Disconnect the oil level switch connector (1).
  18. Fig 6: Oil Pan Bolts
    GM3924640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Remove the long oil pan bolts (3), medium bolt (2) and short bolts (1), then remove the oil pan.
  20. For part transfer, cleaning and inspection, refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection .