OEM 2009 Cadillac CTS Oil Pan

2009 Cadillac CTS Oil Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the oil pan on 2009 Cadillac CTS?

  A: The process starts by removing engine front cover followed by taking off power steering hose retainer from A/C Compressor bracket and disconnecting intermediate Steering Shaft. Start by unfastening the lower Engine Mount nuts even though you need to keep the a/c pipes and hoses attached. First remove the A/C Compressor bracket bolts then set the bracket aside before draining the engine oil. The engine support fixture needs to be fixed on the right side facing the engine after removing the transmission oil cooler pipe retainer while tightening the wing nuts to achieve enough Oil Pan clearance. Differential carrier removal becomes necessary for equipped models. Begin by uninstalling the Oil Pan before you separate it and clean and check its components. The installation process starts with Oil Pan assembly followed by its installation and possible front differential carrier reinstallation. You should start by loosening the engine support fixture wing nuts to lower the engine until the engine mounts attach to the frame. Don't forget to remove the engine support fixture afterward. Place the transmission oil cooler pipe retainer aside before filling the engine with new engine oil while simultaneously installing the A/C Compressor bracket with attached A/C Compressor. To complete the installation sequence first replace the Engine Mount lower nuts then reconnect the intermediate Steering Shaft and install the power steering hose retainer onto the A/C Compressor bracket before reinstalling the engine front cover.