Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Completely fill and slightly overfill the oil pan seal groove with a continuous bead of RTV sealant. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
- Ensure the RTV sealant is higher than the oil pan sealing surface (1) by 3 mm (0.118 in).
- To prevent shifting of the oil pan, install one EN 46109 into the bolt hole in each side of the lower crankcase. See Special Tools .
- Position the oil pan (2) to the lower crankcase and finger start the oil pan bolts (1).
- Tighten the oil pan bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the bolts a first pass to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
- Tighten the bolts a final pass to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the oil level sensor.
- Install the front exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement - Front
- Fill the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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