2003 grand am oil pan removal step by step

[MariAm]

Can anyone give me step by step procedure for dropping the oil pan in my 2003 grand am. I've heard user GTPDAD knows everything. Thank you

[Tech II]

Which engine?

[MariAm]

It's the V6. Is it possible to pull the pan without taking the whole engine out?

[rkvons]

Originally Posted by MariAm

It's the V6. Is it possible to pull the pan without taking the whole engine out?

Evidently you can:
From AutoZone.com

3.1L & 3.4L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Evacuate the A/C system.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable
   Accessory drive belt
   Right front wheel
   Right splash shield
   Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Wheel Speed (WSS) sensor from the right subframe
   Right lower ball joint from the steering knuckle
   Right outer tie rod end
   A/C compressor without disconnecting the lines
   Evaporator-to-accumulator A/C line
   Flywheel cover
   Right side engine cradle bolts
   Crankshaft balancer
   Starter motor
   Oil pan

This is perhaps trivializing the procedure, but, you get the idea.

[xeroinfinity]

and autozone forgets the hardest part, the trans to engine bracket!
w/o an air impact its difficult to get the leverage you need to break them bolts loose.

its a PITA IMO, not as easy on the 3.4s as the 3.1s.

it shouldnt take more than an hour to pull an oil pan, but they make it so difficult so the stealerships can rake in more dough! and make repairs a pain.



....I need to get this procedure posted in the tips and maintenance section. added to m list. lol

[liya_leacree]

Hi MariAm,

I search your problem in ehow and found How to Remove an Engine oil pan, a vedio. Unluckily i cannot see the vedio because of my internet. Hope it can be help for you. Good luck, friendly!