Oil Pan Upper Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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NOTE:

Replace The Seals And O-Rings.

Replace Any Bolts That Were Tightened With An Additional Turn.

CAUTION:

Risk Of Contaminating Lubricating System And Bearing.

Cover open parts of engine.

WARNING:

Danger Of Eye Injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove any sealant residue on the upper section of the oil pan and the guide frame -1- using a rotating plastic brush.

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-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.

NOTE:

Note The Expiration Date Of The Sealing Compound.

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

-- If there are no alignment bushings -arrows- at the locations marked in the cylinder block, insert them.

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-- Insert the new seals -3 and 4- in the grooves on the guide frame.

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-- Secure the seal -5- to the guide frame.

CAUTION:

The Lubrication System Could Be Plugged With Excess Sealant.

Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

-- Apply sealant beads -1 and 2- to the clean sealing surface on the upper section of the oil pan as shown in the illustration.

Thickness of sealant bead: 2.0 mm.

NOTE:

Install The Upper Section Of The Oil Pan Within Five Minutes Of Applying The Sealant.

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

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

-- Install the timing chain cover lower section. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ribbed belt tensioner. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the coolant pump. Refer to COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the oil pan lower section. Refer to OIL PAN LOWER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the timing chain cover lower section. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .