GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 1875884  Size: SH

    Note: When installing a NEW oil pan gasket, it is not necessary to install the rivets that retain the NEW gasket to the pan.

  1. Remove the oil filter fitting and bypass valve, as required. Refer to Oil Filter Removal.
  2. Remove the drain plug (430) and O-ring (429).
  3. Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.

  4. Clean the oil pan in solvent. Be sure to thoroughly clean all of the oil passages and recesses of the pan.
  5. Dry the oil pan with compressed air.
  6. Inspect the oil pan for the following conditions:
  7. • Damaged gasket surfaces
    • Restrictions within the oil passages of the pan
    • Threaded bolt holes for damage

    Object Number: 1411956  Size: SH
  8. Inspect the active fuel management oil pressure relief valve for proper operation.
  9. Lightly depress the valve (2). The valve spring (1) should seat the valve to the proper closed position.


    Object Number: 1602761  Size: SH
  10. The valve (455) is press-fit in the oil pan and is serviceable separately.