Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2095

1. Remove the left closeout cover and bolt.

Fig. 247: View Of Right Closeout Cover & Bolt
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DO NOT use the oil pan gasket again. When installing
the oil pan, install a NEW oil pan gasket.

It is not necessary to remove the oil level indicator
switch prior to oil pan removal. Remove the oil level
indicator switch, if service is required.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

2. Remove the right closeout cover and bolt.

Fig. 248: View Of Oil Level Sensor
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3. Remove the oil indicator switch from the oil pan, if required.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 249: View Of Oil Pan
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4. Remove the oil pan bolts.

5. Remove the oil pan.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 250: Drilling Out Oil Pan Gasket Retaining Rivets
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6. Drill (2) out the oil pan gasket retaining rivets (1), if required.

7. Remove the gasket (426) from the pan.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT allow foreign material to enter the oil passages
of the oil pan. Cap or cover the openings, as required.

Use care not to gouge, score, or damage the oil pan
sealing surface.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado