Express 2500 V6-4.3L VIN X (2005)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Oil Pan Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil into a suitable container.
4. Remove the oil filter.
5. Remove the oil filter adapter.
6. Remove the bolt holding the bracket for the starter wire and the transmission cooler pipes.
7. Remove the crankcase position sensor wiring harness from the retainer.
8. Remove the starter.