Oil Pan Installation

Fig 1: Upper Oil Pan (With Tightening Sequence)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Upper Oil Pan NOTE: Install and align the oil pan within 10 minutes of applying the sealer. Procedure Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant Apply a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant on the engine front cover as shown (a). Apply a 5 mm (0.197 in) bead of RTV sealant on the engine front cover as shown (b). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
2	Upper Oil Pan Bolt Procedure Tighten the upper oil pan bolts in the sequence shown. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 12 N.m (106 lb in)
3	Upper Oil Pan Bolt Procedure Tighten the upper oil pan bolts in the sequence shown. Tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

Callout

Component Name

Upper Oil Pan

NOTE:

Install and align the oil pan within 10 minutes of applying the sealer.

Procedure

Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
Apply a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant on the engine front cover as shown (a). Apply a 5 mm (0.197 in) bead of RTV sealant on the engine front cover as shown (b). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Upper Oil Pan Bolt
Procedure
Tighten the upper oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.

CAUTION:

Tighten
12 N.m (106 lb in)

Upper Oil Pan Bolt
Procedure
Tighten the upper oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
Tighten
25 N.m (18 lb ft)