Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Astra J > Engine | Engine mechanics - 1.6L (LDE, LLU), 1.8L (2H0) | Repair Instructions

Oil Pan Replacement

1.	Open the hood.

2.	Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

3.	Place collecting basin underneath.

4.	Remove the oil drain bolt.

5.	Collect the engine oil.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .

6.	Install the NEW seal ring and the oil drain bolt, tighten to 14 N·m (124 lb in) .

7.	Lower the vehicle.

8.	Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement .

9.	Raise the vehicle.

10.	Remove the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement .

11.	Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .

12.	Remove the 3 oil pan bolts (1, 2) from the transmission.

Note: Remove the oil pan evenly all the way around with a suitable tool.

13.	Remove the 15 oil pan bolts (1) and remove the oil pan (2).

Note: Use a screwdriver or another suitable tool.

14.	To prevent damage to the oil screen, ensure that the oil screen (2) remains in the oil pan (3). If the oil screen gets caught on the cylinder block (1), push it into the oil pan.

15.	Remove the oil pan.

1.	Clean the sealing surfaces.

2.	Apply an approximately 3.5 mm (0.14 in) thick bead of oil pan sealant to the joints (arrows).

Note: The assembly time including torque check must take no longer than 10 minutes.

3.	Apply an approximately 3.5 mm (0.14 in) thick bead of oil pan sealant (1) as illustrated.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .

4.	Install the 15 oil sump bolts (1) to the oil sump (2) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in) .

5.	Install the 3 oil sump bolts (1, 2) to the transmission and tighten to 40 N·m (30 lb ft) .

6.	Install the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .

7.	Install the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement .

8.	Lower the vehicle.

9.	Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement .

Note: Inspect the engine oil level and correct if necessary.

10.	Refill the collected engine oil.

11.	Close the hood.