Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Tightening specifications. Refer to Figure.

NOTE:

Replace seals.

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

Be sure to check the expiration date of the sealant.

CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating the lubricating system and bearing.

Cover open parts of the engine.

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.

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.

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

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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CAUTION:

The lubrication system could be blocked with excess sealant.

Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

-- 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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Sealant bead thickness: approximately 1.5 mm

NOTE:

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

-- Position the oil pan lower section 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, Note The Following:

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

-- Install the ATF lines. Refer to ATF PIPES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For transmission(s) 0C8] .

-- Fill the engine oil and check the oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL LEVEL, CHECKING WITH GAUGE - OIL GAUGE TESTER .