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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.4L (LAX) 🢒 Oil Pan Installation

    Object Number: 2017688 Size: SH

    Note: Remove any oil from the contact surfaces. Install the oil pan within 3 minutes of applying sealant. Do not add engine oil for at least 2 hours after installing the oil pan.

  1. Apply a continuous bead (1) of Three Bond 1207B or equivalent, diameter 4.0-4.5 mm (0.158-0.177 in), as shown in the illustration.
  2. Install the oil pan onto the cylinder block.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2017690 Size: SH
  3. Uniformly tighten the 12 bolts and 2 nuts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts and nuts to 9.0 N·m (80 lb ft).