2001 Chevy Venture oil pan.

BETOJR

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2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE

Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Chevy Venture 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

hi im trying to replace the oil pan gasket and I have removed all 12 bolts holding on to the pan and stil yet dnt budge. I also removed the brace bolt and the lower bolt found on the ac compresor. Do yall have any more ideas on what it could be?

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To remove oil pan, drain the engine oil.
Remove or disconnect the following:

NOTE
It is not necessary to disconnect any of the A/C lines from the compressor.

Engine mount struts

A/C compressor and set it aside

Install an engine support fixture.
Remove or disconnect the following:

Catalytic converter pipe from the right side exhaust manifold

Frame bolts and make certain that an engine stand (such as J 39580) is aligned below the engine, lower the frame

Oil level sensor wiring harness connector

Starter

Transaxle brace from the oil pan

Transaxle mount lower nuts

Engine mount lower nuts and raise the engine with the support fixture

Engine mount and bracket from the oil pan

Oil pan and gasket