Upper Oil Pan Installation

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Fig 1: Determining Sealant Bead Dimensions

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Apply a 2-3 mm wide by 0.5-1.5 mm bead of GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) sealant to the upper oil pan mating surfaces.

Fig 2: View Of Upper Oil Pan

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Install the upper oil pan to the engine block.

Fig 3: Upper Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the upper oil pan bolts. Tighten the upper oil pan bolts in sequence to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Flywheel Housing To Upper Oil Pan Bolts

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Install the two flywheel housing to upper oil pan bolts and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Oil Level Indicator

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Install the oil level indicator tube.
Install the oil level indicator tube bracket bolt and tighten to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).