Engine Front Cover Removal - Chevrolet 5.7L Corvette 2004 Shop Manual

9. Drill (2) out the oil pan gasket retaining rivets (1), if required.
10. Remove the gasket (426) from the pan - upper.
11. Discard the gasket and rivets.

ENGINE FRONT COVER REMOVAL

Fig. 50: View Of Front Cover & Gasket
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1. Remove the front cover bolts.
2. Remove the front cover and gasket.
3. Discard the front cover gasket.
Use care not to gouge, score, or damage the oil pan sealing surface.