Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Tightening Specification. Refer to Figure.

CAUTION:

Risk Of Contaminating Lubricating System And Bearing.

Cover open parts of engine.

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

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WARNING:

Danger Of Eye Injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

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

-- 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).

Fig 3: Applying A Sealant Bead -Arrow- To Clean Sealing Surface On Lower Oil Pan

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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.

Thickness of sealant bead: 2.5 mm.

NOTE:

Install the lower section of the oil pan within five minutes of applying the sealant.

-- Mount the oil pan lower section and tighten the bolts and threaded pins. Refer to Figure and then connect the connector -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Lower Oil Pan And Oil Level Thermal Sensor

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note The Following:

-- Install the stabilizer bar. Refer to Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Overview, through 08.2007 Subframe .

-- Fill the engine oil and check the level. Refer to