Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Tightening specification. Refer to Figure.

NOTE:

Replace Sealing Rings.

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.

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.

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 2 mm).

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.

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

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Thickness of sealant bead: 2.5 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.

Fig 4: Disconnecting And Free Up Connector -2- From Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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

-- Install the front noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Fill with engine oil and check the oil level. Refer to OIL LEVEL, CHECKING