Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating lubricating system and bearing.

Cover open parts of engine.

WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

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

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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: about 3 mm).

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CAUTION:

The lubrication system could be plugged with excess sealant.

Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

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

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Sealant bead thickness: 3.5 mm

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.

-- Fill with engine oil and check the oil level.