Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (2001)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Oil Pan Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the oil level indicator.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil into a suitable container.
5. Remove the oil filter.
6. Remove the bolt holding the oil cooler pipes bracket to the oil pan.
7. Remove the oil filter adapter.
8. Remove the bolt holding the bracket for the starter wiring harness and the transmission cooler pipes.
9. Remove the Crankcase Position sensor wiring harness from the retainer.
10. Remove the starter.
