How do I remove the oil pan in a 2005 Chevy equinox

SOURCE: where and how to change cabin filter chevy equinox

Hiya...the cabin air filter is located below the front passenger/windshield area.
It's only accessible by standing outside the Equinox with the hood open.
Here's how to do it...(before you pop open the hood)

1) Stand outside at the front-right door area.
2) Just below the front windshield area, pull up a few small black plastic clips that's on the black windshield wiper cowl area- a small flat screwdriver or a special clip-remover tool is handy.
3) Raise the hood up.
4) There may be a triangular-shaped hard foam sound damper at the left side nearby the hood hinge...pull it off if it allow you to work around it with ease.
5) Continue to find a few black plastic clips around the black windshield wiper cowl area.
6) Gently pull up the black windshield wiper cowl cover with care not to bend it too hard during removal.
7) You should see the cabin air filter inside that's held in place by a black rectangular box inside.
8) There's 2 black tabs that holds the cabin air filter in place.
9) Insert your finger or tool to pry the cabin air filter away from the tabs.
10) Remove old cabin air filter.

Remember to reinstall the clip parts back into place when you're finished.

ZJ Limited

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• Posted on Oct 22, 2009

SOURCE: need to change oil pan

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Cavalier, Sunfire 2001-2005

Oil Pan - Removal & Installation

2.2L (VIN 4) Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Negative battery cable Right front wheel Right inner fender splash shield Starter motor and bracket Engine mount strut bracket Oil pan

1. Place a 2mm bead of RTV sealer to the oil pan sealing surface except at the rear seal mounting surface. Using a new oil pan rear seal, apply a thin coat of RTV sealer on the end down to the ears.
2. Install or connect the following:
   Oil pan with a new gasket. Torque the nuts and bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm). Engine mount strut bracket. Torque the bolts to 49 ft. lbs. (66 Nm). Starter motor and bracket. Torque the bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Right fender splash shield Right front wheel. Torque the nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (140 Nm). Negative battery cable
3. Refill the crankcase.
4. Start the vehicle and verify no leaks.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Engine mount strut bracket Drive belt Lower then upper AC compressor bolts Oil pan bolts Oil pan
   
   
   
   Fig. Remove/Install the oil pan bolts in this sequence-2.2L (VIN F) engine
   

1. Apply a 2 mm bead of RTV sealant around the perimeter of the oil pan and the oil suction port opening. Do not over apply the RTV. More than a 2 mm bead is not required.
2. Install or connect the following:
   Oil pan and tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm) AC compressor bolts Engine mount bracket Drive belt
   
3. Refill the crankcase.
4. Start the vehicle and verify no leaks.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Negative battery cable Flywheel/converter cover Right wheel Right wheel well splash shield Accessory drive belt Air conditioning compressor lower bolts Transmission-to-engine brace Engine mount strut bracket Radiator outlet pipe bolts Radiator outlet pipe from the oil pan Oil pan to the flywheel cover bolt and nut Flywheel cover stud for clearance Radiator outlet pipe from the lower radiator hose and oil pan Oil level sensor connector Oil pan

1. Inspect the oil pan gasket; it is reusable if not damaged.
2. Install or connect the following:
   Oil pan with the gasket. Torque the M8 bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm) and the M6 bolts to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
   
   
   
   Fig. Oil pan fastener torque specifications-2.4L engine
   Oil pan to the transmission nut Oil level sensor connector Radiator outlet pipe to the lower radiator hose and oil pan Exhaust manifold brace Radiator outlet pipe. Torque the bolts to 124 inch lbs. (14 Nm). Engine mount strut bracket. Torque the bolts to 55 ft. lbs. (75 Nm). Transmission to the engine brace Air conditioning compressor lower bolts. Torque the bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Accessory drive belt Right splash shield Right front wheel Flywheel/converter cover Negative battery cable
3. Refill the crankcase.
4. Refill the cooling system.
5. Start the vehicle and verify no leaks.

SOURCE: 2005 chevy equinox rear hatch not locking

I've had the exact opposite issue with my 2005 Equinox.
My rear door is locked and will not unlock.

SOURCE: reset engine oil change light

turn the ignition on and press the gas pedel three time and the oil light will blink and the go off the then the system will be reset

SOURCE: 2005 Chevy Equinox, LT

at 60k, if it aint been done,do the lot.....filters oils.....antifreeze.....belts.....timing belt. then you have another 60k before you have another big bill.....

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