Lower Oil Pan Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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NOTE:

Replace any bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

Replace sealing rings.

Replace the lower section of the oil pan if the coating on it is damaged or if it is bent.

CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating lubricating system and bearing.

WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

-- Remove any sealant residue on the oil pan lower and upper sections using a rotating plastic brush.

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

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NOTE:

Make sure the coating on the lower section of the oil pan is not damaged.

-- 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: about 1 mm).

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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CAUTION:

The lubrication system could be plugged with excess sealant.

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

Fig 3: Applying Sealant Bead To Lower Section Of 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: Lower Oil Pan And Bolts

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the engine oil cooler. Refer to ENGINE OIL COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-. Refer to After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ATF wires. .

-- Fill the engine oil and check the oil level. Refer to Standard Maintenance Service .