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Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Oil Pan Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove the engine drive belt.
4. Remove the lower AC compressor bolt.





5. Remove the oil pan bolts.





6. Remove the oil pan

Installation Procedure





1. Make sure that the oil pan and mounting surface on the lower crankcase are free of all oil and debris.
2. Apply a 2 mm bead of RTV SATURN P/N 21019581 around the perimeter of the oil pan and the oil suction port opening. Do not over apply the RTV. More than a 2 mm bead is not required.





3. Install the oil pan.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the oil pan bolts.
^ Tighten the oil pan bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the AC compressor bolts.
6. Install the engine drive belt.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Fill the engine oil to the proper level.
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