Engine Block Assemble
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the oil pressure switch threads.
- Install the engine oil pressure switch.
Tighten
Tighten the engine oil pressure switch to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the knock sensor threads.
- Install the knock sensor.
Tighten
Tighten the knock sensor to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
- Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the front oil gallery plug threads (1 and 2).
- Install the front oil gallery plug (1).
Tighten
Tighten the oil gallery plug (1) to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
- Install the front oil gallery plug (2).
Tighten
Tighten the oil gallery plug (2) to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
- Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the rear oil gallery plug threads (1 and 4).
- Install the rear oil gallery plugs (1 and 4).
Tighten
Tighten the oil gallery plugs (1 and 4) to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
- Install the rear oil gallery plugs (2 and 3).
Tighten
Tighten the oil gallery plugs (2 and 3) to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
- Apply sealer GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 or the equivalent to the engine block plugs.
- Install the remaining engine block plugs.
- Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the coolant drain plug threads.
- Install the left coolant drain plug.
Tighten
Tighten the coolant drain plug to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
- Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the coolant drain plug threads.
- Install the right coolant drain plug.
Tighten
Tighten the coolant drain plug to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).