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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clean all sealing surfaces.
  2. Apply approximately a 3 mm (0.12 in) thick bead of oil pan sealant (1) to the oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers  for the recommended sealant.
    Fig 1: Oil Pan Sealer
    GM4322417Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • The lower crankcase surface must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
    • Install and align the oil pan to block within 10 minutes of applying the sealer.
    • The oil pan must be fastened to final torque specification within 60 minutes of applying the sealer.
  3. Oil Pan (3) - Install
    Fig 2: Oil Pan Bolt
    GM4322244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Mark the position of the oil pan bolts because of different length.
  4. Oil Pan Bolt (2) - Loosely install [10x]
  5. Oil Pan Bolt (1) - Loosely install [3x]
  6. Tighten bolts (1 and 2) in a pattern that seals the oil pan evenly.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Tighten

    1. Oil Pan Bolt (2) - Tighten [10x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
    2. Oil Pan Bolt (1) - Tighten [3x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
  7. Transmission Mount Strut Bracket - Install Transmission Mount Strut Bracket Replacement
  8. Transmission Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 58 N.m (43 lb ft) [2x]
    Fig 3: Transmission Mount Strut Bracket
    GM4322229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Exhaust Rear Bracket - Install Exhaust Rear Bracket Replacement (LKN)
  10. Exhaust Heat Exchanger - Install Exhaust Heat Exchanger Replacement (LKN)
  11. Front Wheelhouse Liner - Right Side Install Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
  12. Change the engine oil and filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement