Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)
- Drain the engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LGX, RWD)
- Oil Level Indicator Tube Remove - Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (LGX)
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Remove - Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (V-Series)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (Non V-Series)
- Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch - Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Engine Oil Cooler Outlet Pipe Remove - Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement (LGX, Inlet)Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement (LGX, Outlet)
- Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Remove - Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement (LGX, Inlet)Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement (LGX, Outlet)
- Engine Mount Bracket- Remove - Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side (LGX) , and Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side (LGX - RWD)
- 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)
- Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Remove - Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Replacement (LGX)
- Remove the lower transmission to engine bolts.
- Oil Pan Bolt - Remove
- Oil Pan- Remove
- Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (LGX RWD)
- Disassemble the oil pan as necessary. Oil Pan Disassemble (LGX RWD)