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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the hood.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Raise the vehicle by its full height. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Place collecting basin underneath.
  5. Remove the oil drain bolt.
  6. Collect the engine oil.
  7. Install the NEW seal ring and the oil drain bolt, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  8. Remove the 12 lower oil pan bolts (1) and remove the lower oil pan (2).
    Fig 1: Lower Oil Pan And Bolts
    GM4230650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Remove the oil pan evenly all the way around with a suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Always replace the used oil pan with a new oil pan. The lower oil pan becomes damaged during removal and oil leaks may occur if it is not replaced with a new oil pan.


  1. Clean the sealing surfaces.
  2. Apply a 5 mm bead of sealer (1) around the perimeter of the lower oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers (Europe LV7)Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers (North America LV7) .
    Fig 1: Sealer Application Area
    GM4230651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the NEW lower oil pan on the upper oil pan, ensure the oil pan locating pins align with the lower oil pan.
  4. Install the 12 lower oil pan bolts (1). Tighten the bolts a first pass to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
    Fig 2: Lower Oil Pan And Bolts
    GM4230650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    NOTE: The assembly time including torque check must take no longer than 10 minutes.
  5. Tighten the bolts a final pass to final torque specification. Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Refill the collected engine oil.
  8. Close the hood.
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