Installation Procedure

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Apply a 2-3 mm (0.79-0.118 in) by 0.5-1.5 mm (0.02-0.06 in) wide bead of sealant GM P/N 97720043 (Canadian P/N 88901148), or equivalent to the lower oil pan mating surface.

Fig 1: Determining Sealant Bead Dimensions
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Install the lower oil pan.
Install the lower oil pan bolts/nuts.

Fig 2: View Of Lower Oil Pan & Bolts/Nuts
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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Tighten the oil pan bolts/nuts in the sequence shown.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector.

Fig 4: View Of Oil Level Sensor Electrical Connector
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If equipped with a 2WD, install the crossmember and bolts.

Fig 5: View Of Crossbar Bolts & Bar (2WD)
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Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
If equipped with a 4WD, install the crossmember and bolts.

Fig 6: View Of Crossmember Bolts & Bar (4WD Only)
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Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
Install the oil pan skid plate and bolts, if equipped.

Fig 7: Identifying Oil Pan Skid Plate
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Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Install NEW engine oil and a oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.