For 1990-2009 cars

1. Apply a continuous bead 6.35 mm (0.25 in) thick of RTV sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) to the topside of the new gasket. Apply the RTV sealant directly over the gaskets sealing bead.
2. Install the NEW oil pan gasket onto the engine.
3. Apply a continuous bead 6.35 mm (0.25 in) thick of RTV sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) to the bottom side of the new gasket. Apply the RTV sealant directly over the gaskets sealing bead.
4. Install the oil pan.
5. Clean the oil pan bolts of all debris.
6. Apply one drop of GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) to each bolt.
7. Install the oil pan bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the oil pan bolts to 14 N·m (125 lb in).

8. Install the oil level sensor.

Tighten
Tighten the oil level sensor to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).