Installation Procedure

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Apply a 5 mm (0.193 in) diameter bead of GM P/N 12346286 or equivalent to the oil pan side sealing flanges.

Fig 1: Oil Pan Side Sealing Flanges
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Apply GM P/N 12346286 or equivalent to the oil pan surface that contacts the engine front cover.

Fig 2: Oil Pan To Engine Front Cover Surface
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Install a new oil pan rear seal. Apply a small amount of GM P/N 12346286 or equivalent to the oil pan rear seal ears.

Fig 3: Oil Pan Rear Seal
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Install the oil pan.

Fig 4: Oil Pan
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the oil pan nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the oil pan nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 5: Oil Pan & Nuts
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Install the oil pan bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the oil pan bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Remove the engine from the engine stand.
Install the engine into the vehicle. Refer to Engine Replacement .

Fig 6: Oil Pan & Bolts
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