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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clean the sealing surface of the engine block and the engine front cover from old gasket material, oil, dirt and grease.
    NOTE:
    • The lower crankcase and oil pan mating surfaces 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 20 minutes of applying the sealer.
    • Additional sealant is necessary to reduce the possibility of leakage where the cylinder head to engine block interface along the bead path flange on the front cover.
  2. In case of reusing the old oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (L5Q)
  3. Apply a 3 mm bead of sealer (1) around the perimeter of the oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers (Europe L5Q)Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers (North America L5Q)
    Fig 1: Applying Sealer
    GM4499157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install and align the oil pan (1).
    Fig 2: Oil Pan
    GM4499158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install and hand tighten the 2 oil pan bolts (2) to fix the oil pan (1).
  6. Oil Pan Bolt (1) - Hand tighten the bolts. [4x]
    Fig 3: Oil Pan Bolts
    GM4499159Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Oil Pan Bolt (2) - Hand tighten the bolts. [9x]
  8. Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence. 5 N.m (44 lb in)

    [13x]

    Fig 4: Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM4499160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    NOTE: Inspect for excessive sealer around the oil filter mounting area. If extra sealer is present remove and clean accordingly.
  9. Tighten the bolts.

    10 N.m (89 lb in) [13x]

  10. Reposition the transmission side cover (3), transmission side cover and engine starter bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
    Fig 5: Transmission Side Cover And Transmission Bolts
    GM4499161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the 2 transmission bolts (2) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
  12. Exhaust Muffler Replacement (L5Q) - Install
  13. Front Compartment Insulator Replacement - Install
  14. Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement - Install
  15. Fill and check the engine oil level. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (L5Q) 
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