Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - OIL PAN/OIL PUMP .

Silicone sealant.

NOTE:

Note the expiration date of the silicone sealant.

The oil pan must be installed within five minutes after application of silicone sealant.

Replace the bolts which are being tightened with an additional turn.

Replace sealing rings, seals and self-locking nuts.

-- Spray the sealing surface with sealant remover and allow it to work.

-- Remove any sealant residue on the upper section of the oil pan using a flat blade scraper.

WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove any remaining sealant on oil pan lower section -1- using, for example, a rotating plastic brush.

Fig 1: Cleaning Sealing Surfaces

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-- Clean sealing surfaces, must be free of oil and grease.

-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: approximately 3 mm).

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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-- Apply silicone sealant on the clean sealing surface of the oil pan lower section as shown in illustration.

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Sealant Bead

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Sealant bead thickness: 2 to 3 mm.

NOTE:

The oil pan must be installed within five minutes after application of silicone sealant.

The sealant bead may not be thicker than specified, otherwise excess sealant could enter the oil pan and clog the oil intake tube.

-- Position the lower section of the oil pan immediately and tighten the bolts, tightening sequence. Refer to Figure.

NOTE:

After installing the oil pan, allow the sealant to dry for approximately 30 minutes. Only after then may the engine oil be replenished.

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

-- Install the steering gear. Refer to STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Install the subframe crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

Assemble in reverse order of disassembly.