Solstice L4-2.0L Turbo (2008)
5.
Obtain a 3/8 in. drive tap socket (1) and a Number 5 Spiral Flute Screw Extractor (2) or equivalent.
Caution:
The spiral extractor may bind when removing the thread insert from the oil pan. Reverse the direction of the ratchet (1) to eliminate the bind by
turning the spiral retracting tool half a turn back into the oil pan. It may be necessary to repeat this several times while removing the thread
insert. Failure to eliminate the bind may damage the oil pan threads, requiring a tap to clean up the threads.
6.
Remove the old thread insert from the oil pan using a Number 5 Spiral Flute Screw Extractor.
Important:
The thread insert tang (1) should be facing up on the installation tool. The tool stop (2) may require adjustment prior to installing the insert into
the oil pan as shown.
7.
Place the new thread insert (1) onto the installation tool with the tang up inside the tool slot, and then adjust the tool stop (2) until the insert tang is
centered in the slot.
8.
Install the new thread insert into the oil pan drain hole using the installation tool (1).
