Oil Pan Assemble (AWD)

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Fig 1: View of Skid Plate Mounting and Sealant Placement Points

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Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant, GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent, on the skid plate mounting surface (1).

Fig 2: View Of Skid Plate

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Install the skid plate.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the skid plate bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the skid plate bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: View Of Oil Pan Drain Plug

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Install the oil pan drain plug and NEW O-ring seal.
Tighten: Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Oil Suction Pipe O-Ring

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Install the NEW oil suction pipe O-ring.

Fig 5: View Of Oil Suction Pipe

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Install the oil suction pipe.
Install the oil suction pipe bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the oil suction pipe bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 6: View Of Oil Pan Scraper

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Install the oil pan scraper.
Install the oil pan scraper bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the oil pan scraper bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).