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121. Upper Oil Pan Installation



Upper Oil Pan Installation





1. Apply a 2-3 mm wide by 0.5-1.5 mm bead of GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) sealant to the upper oil pan mating surfaces.




2. Install the upper oil pan to the engine block.




Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution) .
3. Install the upper oil pan bolts. Tighten the upper oil pan bolts in sequence to 20 Nm (15 lb ft) .




4. Install the two flywheel housing to upper oil pan bolts and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft) .




5. Install the oil level indicator tube.
6. Install the oil level indicator tube bracket bolt and tighten to 21 Nm (15 lb ft) .