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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LNJ) .
    5. Fig 1: View Of Engine-To-Transaxle Brace & Bolts
    GM1371144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the engine-to-transaxle brace bolts (1, 2).
  6. Remove the engine-to-transaxle brace (3).
  7. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LNJ) .
  8. If equipped with all wheel drive (AWD), remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement
  9. If equipped with front wheel drive (FWD), remove the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement .
  10. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Remove the engine mount retaining nuts. Refer to Engine Front Mount Replacement  and Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .
  13. Using the engine support fixture. Raise the engine approximately 2 inches.
  14. Raise the vehicle.
    15. Fig 2: View Of Oil Pan & Bolts
    GM187041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the oil pan side bolts.
  16. Remove the oil pan sealing surface bolts.
  17. Remove the oil pan.
  18. Clean the oil pan and the engine block gasket surface.
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