Oil Pan Installation

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Fig 1: Oil Strainer Bolts, Baffle Bolts And Baffle Nuts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Position the oil pan baffle to the engine block then install 2 oil pan baffle bolts (2).
Tighten: Tighten the oil pan baffle bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install 2 oil pan baffle nuts (3).
Tighten: Tighten the oil pan baffle nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install oil strainer gasket
Install the oil strainer and 3 oil strainer bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the oil strainer bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 2: Silicon Sealant On Engine Oil Pan Mating Surface

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Apply a continuous bead of silicon sealant GM P/N 12346240 (Canadian P/N 10953493) or an equivalent, to the engine oil pan mating surface.

Fig 3: Lower Cylinder Block Nuts And Bolts

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Install the engine oil pan.
Use the following components to secure the engine oil pan:
- 12 bolts (2, 4-13, 15)
- 4 nuts (1, 3, 14, 16)
  Tighten: Tighten the engine oil pan bolts and the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the engine oil drain plug and the gasket.
Tighten: Tighten the engine oil drain plug to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).