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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 12346286 (Canadian P/N 10953472) or equivalent 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: Applying RTV Around Perimeter Of Oil Pan & Oil Suction Port Opening
    G01580831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the oil pan.
    Fig 2: Installing Oil Pan
    G01580832Courtesy 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: Identifying Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G01580833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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