Lower Oil Pan: Installing

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Tightening specifications, refer to Figure.

NOTE:

Replace sealing rings.

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

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

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CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating lubricating system and bearing.

Cover open parts of engine.

WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective goggles.

-- Remove the sealant residue on the lower and upper sections of the oil pan, for example using a rotating plastic brush.

NOTE:

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

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

NOTE:

Note the expiration date of the sealing compound.

Fig 2: Cutting Tube Nozzle At Front Marking (Nozzle Diameter Approx. 1 mm)

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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter approximately 1 mm).

Fig 3: Identifying Sealant Bead Application Location

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CAUTION:

The lubrication system could be plugged with excess sealant.

Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

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

Thickness of sealant bead: approximately 1.5 mm

NOTE:

Install the lower 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 Bolt, Tightening Sequence

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Install in reverse order of removal paying attention to the following:

Vehicles with S-Tronic Transmission

-- Install ATF lines. Refer to Removal and Installation .

All Vehicles

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

-- Install the oil cooler. Refer to ENGINE OIL COOLER .

-- Fill the engine oil and check the level. Refer to ENGINE OIL, FILLING AND CHECKING LEVEL .