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Oil Pan Installation

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  1. Make sure that the oil pan and mounting surface on the lower crankcase are free of all oil and debris.
  2. Apply a 2 mm bead of RTV GM P/N United States 12346286, GM P/N Canada 10953472 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.
    Fig 1: Lower Crankcase
    G01777499Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the oil pan.
    Fig 2: Oil Pan
    G01777500Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the oil pan bolts hand tight.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil pan bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) in sequence.

    Fig 3: Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G01777501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.