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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM3973496Courtesy 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.

    Apply a 4.25 mm bead of sealer (1) on the level part of the flange around the perimeter of the NEW oil pan (2) as shown. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 

  2. GM3973482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Lower Oil Pan (2) - Install NEW

  3. Lower Oil Pan Bolt (1) - Install [12x]
  4. Hand tighten the bolts. (1)
  5. GM3973492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Tighten the oil pan fasteners in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in)

  6. Fill the engine oil and install a NEW filter. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement