cadillac 2003 CTS User Guide
- June 12, 2024
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Table of Contents
cadillac 2003 CTS User Guide

OIL PAN REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
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Drain the engine oil. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT .
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Remove the front frame. Refer to FRAME REPLACEMENT – FRONT in Frame and Underbody.
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Remove the bolt securing transmission fluid cooler pipes brace to the engine.
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Remove the 3 lower transmission mounting bolts.

Fig. 248 : Removing Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipes Brace BoltCourtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. - 
Remove the oil pan bolts.

Fig. 249: Removing Oil Pan Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. - 
Carefully pry the oil pan away from the engine block. Remove the oil pan from the engine block.
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Clean the cylinder block mating surfaces.
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Clean and inspect the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN CLEANING AND INSPECTION .
 
Installation Procedure
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Apply a bead of silicone sealing compound, GM P/N 12346286 (Canadian P/N 10953472) or equivalent, to the oil pan mating surface.
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Position the oil pan to the engine block.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices. Important: Position the oil pan fully rearward while tightening. - 
Install the oil pan bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence to 15 N.m (11 1b ft).

Fig. 250: Installing Oil Pan Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. - 
Install the 3 lower transmission mounting bolts.
Tichten
Tighten the transmission mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 1b ft).

Fig. 251: Identifying Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. - 
Install the bolt securing transmission fluid cooler pipes brace to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the transmission fluid cooler pipes brace bolt to 25

Fig, 252: Installing Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipes Brace Bolt Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. - 
Install the front frame. Refer to FRAME REPLACEMENT – FRONT in Frame and Underbody.
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Fill the engine oil. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT .
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Inspect for oil leaks after engine start up.
 
2003 Cadillac CTS
2003 ENGINE Engine Mechanical – 2.6L &3.2L – CTS
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