Lower Oil Pan: Installing

NOTE:

Replace the bolts for the lower oil pan.

WARNING:

Risk of eye injury.

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

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

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

NOTE:

Note the expiration date of the sealing compound.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Scissors To Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking (Nozzle Diameter Approx. 1.5 mm)

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CAUTION:

The lubrication system could be plugged with excess sealant.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Sealant Bead -Arrow- On Lower Oil Pan

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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: Identifying Lower Oil Pan, Tightening Specifications and Sequence

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-- Install the engine carrier. Refer to SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

-- Install subframe. Refer to the appropriate service information .

-- Install refrigerant lines. Refer to the appropriate service information .

-- Install the front wheel housing liner. Refer to the appropriate service information .

-- Install engine bracket. Refer to SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the ribbed belt tensioner. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER .

-- Install stabilizer bar. Refer to the appropriate service information .

-- Install the left coolant pipe. Refer to LEFT COOLANT PIPE .

-- Fill engine oil and check oil level. Refer to Maintenance Procedures .