How Do You Replace The Oil Pan Gasket In A Pontiac Bonneville?
If you notice that your Pontiac Bonneville is leaving a trail of oil behind, it may mean that the oil pan gasket is worn out. Replacing the oil pan gasket is fairly involved, so set aside several hours for the job. Here’s how to change the oil pan gasket on 2000 and later Pontiac Bonneville models with a 4.6-L engine. Jack up the front end of the Pontiac Bonneville, support it securely on a jack stand and block the rear wheels to keep them stable. Crawl under the vehicle and locate the drain plug on the underside of the oil pan and slide a bucket under the plug. Use a socket wrench to remove the drain plug and let the oil drain into the bucket. Once the oil has drained, replace the plug. Take off the front exhaust manifold pipe and disconnect the engine oil level connector. Remove the sensor and loosen the oil pan bolts. Remove the bolts with your fingers so they won’t drop into the bucket. Remove the oil pan and scrape off the old gasket, making sure it’s completely removed. Wipe the
