Firebird V8-350 5.7L VIN P SFI (1996)
9.
Support engine.
10.
Engine mount through bolts/screws.
11.
Oil filter and adapter.
12.
Oil level sensor electrical connector.
13.
Oil level sensor.
14.
Oil pan bolts/screws, studs and nuts.
15.
Raise engine.
16.
Oil pan, reinforcements and gasket.
Important: Rotate crankshaft to reposition counterweights, if necessary.
Install or Connect
1.
Oil pan gasket, oil pan and reinforcements.
2.
Lower engine.
3.
Oil pan bolts/screws, studs and nuts.
Tighten
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Tighten corner oil pan bolts/screws, studs or nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb. ft.).
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Tighten remainder of oil pan bolts/screws and nuts to 12 N.m (106 lb. in.).
4.
Oil level sensor.
Tighten
Tighten oil level sensor to 22 N.m (16 lb. ft).
5.
Oil level sensor electrical connector.
6.
Oil filter and adapter.
7.
Engine mount through bolts/screws.
Tighten
Tighten engine mount through bolts/screws, to 95 N.m (70 lb. ft).
8.
Manual transmission. Refer to "6-Speed Manual Transmission" in Section 78 of the Service Manual.
9.
Remove engine support.
10.
Flywheel housing cover.
11.
Starter motor. Refer to Section 6D2 of the Service Manual.
12.
Lower vehicle.
13.
Refill with engine oil.
14.
Resonator and air intake duct to throttle body.
15.
Intake air temperature (AT) sensor electrical connector.
16.
Negative battery cable.