2000 Buick Regal Oil Pan Replacement

Download Tools Required z J 28467-90A Engine Support Adapters z J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture z J 36462-A Engine Support Adapter Leg Set 1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical. 2. Carefully disconnect the throttle body air inlet duct. 3. Remove the engine mount struts from the engine. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement . 4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement . 5. Install the J 28467-90A , the J 28467-B and the J 36462-A . Do not raise the engine. Refer to Engine Support Fixture . 6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information. 7. Disconnect the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust. 8. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels. 9. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement – Engine in Body Front End. 10. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement. 11. Remove the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement. 12. Remove the AC compressor bracket bolts. Reposition and secure the AC compressor. 13. Disconnect the power steering oil cooler pipe brackets from the frame. 14. Remove the engine mount bracket bolts from the engine. Refer to Engine Mount and Bracket Replacement . 15. Remove the lower engine mount nuts. Refer to Engine Mount and Bracket Replacement . 16. Remove the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Automatic Transaxle – 4T65-E. 17. Disconnect the oil level sensor wiring harness connector. 18. Remove the oil level sensor. 19. Lower the vehicle. 20. Use the J 28467-B in order to raise the engine for access. 21. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information. 22. Suitably support the frame. Loosen the left side frame bolts. Remove the right side frame bolts. Lower the frame for access. Refer to Frame Removal in Frame and Underbody. 23. Remove the engine mount and the engine mount bracket. 24. Remove the oil pan retaining bolts. 25. Remove the oil pan. 26. Remove the oil pump pipe and screen assembly and the oil pan gasket. 27. Clean the following parts: { The oil pan flanges { The oil pan rail { The front cover { The rear main bearing cap { The threaded holes Installation Procedure 1. Install the oil pan gasket and the oil pump pipe and screen assembly. Tighten Tighten the oil pump pipe and screen bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft). 2. Install the oil pan. 3. Clean the oil pan bolts and apply one drop of thread lock compound GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent to the oil pan bolt threads. Important Do not overtighten bolts or damage to the oil pan may occur, resulting in an oil leak. 4. Install the oil pan bolts. Tighten Tighten the oil pan bolts to 14 N·m (125 lb in). 5. Place the engine mount bracket and the engine mount to the proper position. Install the engine mount bracket bolts to the engine. Refer to Engine Mount and Bracket Replacement . 6. Install new right side frame bolts. Make sure the frame is suitably supported. Install new left side frame bolts. Refer to Frame Removal in Frame and Underbody.