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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Applying RTV Sealant
    GM1373497Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Completely fill and slightly overfill the oil pan seal groove with a continuous bead of RTV sealant. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.
  2. Ensure the RTV sealant is higher than the oil pan sealing surface (1) by 3 mm (0.118 in).
    3. Fig 2: Identifying EN 46109 Guide Pins
    GM1373533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. To prevent shifting of the oil pan, install one EN 46109 into the bolt hole in each side of the lower crankcase.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Oil Pan
    GM1663953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Position the oil pan (2) to the lower crankcase and finger start the oil pan bolts (1).
    5. Fig 4: Installing Oil Pan Bolts
    GM204292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Tighten the oil pan bolts.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the bolts a first pass to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
    2. Tighten the bolts a final pass to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
    6. Fig 5: Disconnecting/Connecting Engine Harness Electrical Connectors
    GM1663951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the oil level sensor.
  7. Install the front exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Front Pipe Replacement
  8. Fill the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement 
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