Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Installation

Fig 1: Removing Sealant Residue From Lower Section Of Oil Paning Using Rotating Plastic Brush

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

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

NOTE:

Note the expiration date of the sealing compound.

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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

Fig 3: Applying Sealant Bead To Clean Sealing Surface Of Lower Oil Pan

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

• Sealant bead thickness: 2.0 mm

-- Position the lower section of the oil pan and tighten the bolts, refer to Figure and Chart.

Fig 4: Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266- Connector And Lower Oil Pan Bolts

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

-- Install the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the refrigerant lines. Refer to COMPRESSOR REFRIGERANT LINES, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Install the front wheel housing liner. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINERS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Install the stabilizer bar. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the left coolant pipe. Refer to LEFT COOLANT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fill engine oil and check the oil level. Refer to Maintenance Booklet 406.