Lower Oil Pan Replacement

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Fig 1: Oil Pan & Fasteners

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Drain engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LTG) and Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LKW) .
1	Oil Pan Bolts (Qty 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2	Oil Pan Bolts (Qty; 13) Tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)
3	Oil Pan Procedure Apply a 2.25 mm bead of sealer on the level part of the flange around the perimeter of the oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers (LKW) and Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers (LTG) . NOTE: The lower crankcase surface must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer. Install and align the oil pan to block within 20 minutes of applying the sealer. The oil pan must be fastened to final torque specification within 60 minutes of applying the sealer.