Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Rotating Plastic Brush For Removal Of Sealant From Upper Part Of Oil Pan And Cylinder Block

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Tightening specification. Refer to Figure.

NOTE:

Replace seals.

WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

-- Using rotating plastic brush, remove any remaining sealant from lower section of oil pan and upper section.

-- Clean the sealing surfaces. They must be free of oil and grease.

NOTE:

Pay attention to the expiration date of the sealant.

-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 1.5 mm).

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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CAUTION:

The lubrication system could be plugged with excess sealant.

Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

-- Apply a sealant bead -arrow- to the clean sealing surface on the lower section of the oil pan as shown in illustration.

Fig 3: Oil Pan Sealant Bead Location

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Sealant bead thickness: 3.5 mm

NOTE:

Install the lower section of the oil pan within five minutes of applying the sealant.

-- Position the lower section of the oil pan and tighten the bolts. Refer to Figure.

Fig 4: Oil Pan Lower Section, Tightening Specification and Sequence

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-- Install the universal joint on steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the engine support and the engine mount. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

-- Tighten the coupling rods and the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the air guide pipe. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR GUIDE PIPES AND AIR GUIDE HOSES .

-- Install the air filter. Refer to AIR FILTER .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fill the engine oil and check the oil level.