Installation Procedure
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- Clean all sealing surfaces.
- Spray Low LOC brake cleaner on the LCE sealing surface and wipe off with a clean shop towel. Avoided touching the surface after cleaning and air dry with shop air. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Wipe the oil pan surface with the Adhesion Plastic Pan Primer Promoter Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers with a clean shop towel. Allow the cleaner to flash / evaporate. Wipe off the sealing surfaces with a lint free cloth. Do not touch the sealing surface after cleaning to avoid inducing containment debris to the bonding surface area.
- Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
Apply approximately a 4 mm (0.16 in) thick bead of sealant (1) to the lower oil pan. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- NOTE:
- The engine block lower structural extension surface must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
- Install and align the oil pan to the block within 10 minutes after applying the sealer.
- The oil pan must be fastened to final torque specification within 15 minutes after applying the sealer.
Install the EN-52483 Guide Pins (1) in two locations to keep oil pan square.
- Lower Oil Pan (2) - Install
- Lower Oil Pan Bolt (3) - Install and tighten in sequence [18x] - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the EN-52483 Guide Pins (1).
- Install wiring harness retainers.
Front Compartment Air Deflector (2) - Install
- Front Compartment Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (3) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Install [2x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Install [2x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (3) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Install [2x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [5x] - Fastener Specifications
- Remove and DISCARD the oil filter.
- Change the engine oil and filter. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (RWD) , or Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (AWD)
- Perform the engine oil life reset. GM Oil Life System Resetting (With Scan Tool) , or GM Oil Life System Resetting (Without Scan Tool)
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .