Pan-Engine Oil: Removal

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Fig 1: Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence (Reverse For Removal)

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Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove the radiator fan (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL) .
Remove the intake manifold (Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL) .

Fig 2: Engine Support Tool
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Install Special Tool #8534 Do not raise engine at this time.

Fig 3: Structural Cover
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Remove the structural cover (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER - REMOVAL) . using sequence shown.

Fig 4: Engine Mount Bolt
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Remove both left and right side engine mount through bolts (3).

Fig 5: Engine Support Tool
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Raise engine using special tool # 8534 (1), to provide clearance to remove oil pan.
Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.

Fig 6: Oil Pan Mounting Bolt Sequence
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NOTE: Do not pry on oil pan or oil pan gasket. Gasket is mounted to engine and does not come out with oil pan.
Remove the oil pan mounting bolts and oil pan.
Unbolt oil pump pickup tube and remove tube and oil pan gasket from engine.