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Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Installing Engine Right Side Oil Pan Side Bolts
G01828754Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Important:  Use the J 39505  in order to install the engine right side oil pan side bolts.

  1. Install the oil pan gasket and the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN INSTALLATION .
  2. Install the engine mount bracket with the engine mount to the oil pan. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
  3. Install the transaxle brace to the oil pan. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BRACE REPLACEMENT .
  4. Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT .
  5. Fig 2: Oil Level Sensor Wiring Harness Connection
    G01828755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the oil level sensor electrical connector.
  7. Install frame assembly.
  8. Connect the catalytic converter pipe to the engine right side exhaust manifold. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT .
  9. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  12. Install the engine mount struts to the engine. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - Left  and ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - Right .
  13. Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  14. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .