81. Oil Pan Installation

Oil Pan Installation





1. Apply a continuous bead 6.35 mm (0.25 inch) thick of RTV sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) to the top side of the new gasket. Apply the RTV sealant directly over the gaskets sealing bead.
2. Install the NEW oil pan gasket onto the engine.





3. Apply a continuous bead 6.35 mm (0.25 inch) thick of RTV sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) to the bottom side of the new gasket. Apply the RTV sealant directly over the gaskets sealing bead.





4. Install the oil pan.
5. Clean the oil pan bolts of all debris.
6. Apply one drop of GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) to each bolt.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Install the oil pan bolts.
- Tighten the oil pan bolts to 14 Nm (125 inch lbs.).





8. Install the oil level sensor.
- Tighten the oil level sensor to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).