For 1990-2009 cars only
- Apply a continuous bead 3.0 mm (0.19 in) thick of RTV GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148), or equivalent to the oil pan flange on the block as well as an additional drop to all four corners of the block where the front and rear covers meet.
- Install the oil pan.
- Clean the oil pan bolts.
- Apply one drop of GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), to each bolt.
- Install the oil pan bolts and tighten to 14 N·m (10 lb ft).
- Install the oil level sensor and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Install the oil level sensor, located in the oil pan, after the oil pan is installed. The sensor may be damaged if the oil level sensor is installed first.
