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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Oil Pan Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Drain the oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  2. Remove the crossunder exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement .
  3. Remove the oil pan.
  4. Clean sealer material from the block and oil pan assembly.

    5. Object Number: 1227162 Size: SH
  5. Remove the engine rear cover.
  6. Remove the crossunder exhaust pipe brace.
  7. Remove the oil pan bolts , and oil pan.
  8. Clean sealer material from the block and oil pan assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1227162 Size: SH
  1. Clean the oil pan and engine block sealing surfaces .
  2. Apply sealant evenly to the oil pan mating surface of the engine block. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.
  3. Install the oil pan to the engine.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the oil pan bolts.

    5. Tighten

    • Tighten the bolts , a first pass to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
    • Tighten the bolts , a second pass to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
  5. Install the rear engine cover.
  6. Install the crossunder exhaust pipe brace.
  7. Install the crossunder exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement .
  8. Refill the engine with oil and adjust the oil level.
  9. Start the vehicle and inspect for oil leaks.