Oil Pan

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Before installing the oil pan, wipe and clean the mating surface of oil pan and oil pan upper.
Use a new oil pan seal ring.

Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the oil pan upper, and install the oil pan.
NOTE: Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100) or equivalent

Liquid gasket applying diameter:

5±1 mm (0.1969±0.0394 in)

Fig 1: Applying Liquid Gasket To Mating Surface Of Oil Pan Upper
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Tighten the bolts to install the oil pan to the oil pan upper in the numerical order.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the under cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground terminal.

Fig 3: Connecting Battery Ground Terminal
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Refill the engine oil. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil. >