OEM 2000 Cadillac Catera Oil Pan

2000 Cadillac Catera Oil Pan Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the lower oil pan on 2000 Cadillac Catera?

  A: The replacement process for lower oil pans begins by properly supporting your vehicle during its elevation. Start by removing the 4 splash shield bolts and splash shield while also draining the engine oil. Remove the upper Oil Pan's electrical connector c-clip from the wire for the oil level sensor and disconnect its sensor connector. Start by removing the lower Oil Pan bolts from both pans while also removing the lower Oil Pan from the upper Oil Pan. Extract the oil level sensor electrical connector which is hooked to the upper Oil Pan. Afterwards remove the bolts that hold down the oil level sensor (if present) and extract the sensor from its position on the Oil Pan (if present). Wash down the Oil Pan and also prepare all surfaces of the Oil Pan Gasket. Secure the oil level sensor onto the lower Oil Pan (if applicable) before installing oil level sensor bolts (if applicable) while tightening each bolt to the point of complete seat before checking for bolt stripping. Apply engine oil to the new oil level sensor connector o-ring then install both the Oil Pan Gasket and the o-ring. The lower Oil Pan needs support as workers connect the oil level sensor electrical connector through the upper Oil Pan using a c-clip. Fasten the lower Oil Pan to the upper Oil Pan before tightening its bolts to 8 nm (71 inch lbs.). Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector before you install the splash shield and its 4 bolts ensuring each bolt settles fully without any stripping damage. After vehicle lower installation finish the engine oil reservoir filling protocol.