Pan removed. True to the HPD manual it was not too difficult. A few love taps with a soft hammer and the seal broke. Removing all of the factory silicone sealant was another matter. I was very cautious so as not to get any into the engine cavity.

These two front cover bolts have to be removed and their flanges turned down. If you do not do this the new pan may foul them and it will not seal properly. (Talk about a potential bummer later on. Imagine getting the whole install done, firing the motor up, and seeing a huge oil leak around the bottom of the pan).

Left front bolt reinstalled - it now allows the pan to clear.

Right front bolt installed.