Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove oil level dipstick.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
4. Drain crankcase.
5. Remove starter motor and brace.
6. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from the Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S).
7. Remove dual converter Y pipe.
8. Remove engine rear plate from converter housing.
9. Remove oil pan retaining bolts. Remove oil pan making sure internal pan baffle does not snag oil pump screen cover and tube.