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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Bottom Pan Bolts, Pan & Seal
    GM97463Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the bottom pan, seal, and bolts. Finger-tighten the bolts.
  2. Fig 2: View Of Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM15495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Tighten the pan bolts 3 times to the proper specification, in the sequence shown:

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the pan bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
    2. Tighten the pan bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
    3. Tighten the pan bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Add DEXRON-III transmission fluid as required. Refer to Transmission Fluid Capacities  and Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure .