Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Tightening specifications, -1 to 15- Tighten an additional 90°

CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating lubricating system and bearing.

Cover open parts of engine.

Fig 1: Cleaning Remaining Sealant With Rotating Plastic Brush

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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.

-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.

NOTE:

Note the expiration date of the sealing compound.

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking (Nozzle Diameter Approx. 1 Mm)

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

Fig 3: Applying Sealant Bead To Clean Sealing Surface

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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 (See Fig 3).

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 the engine oil and check the oil level, refer to ENGINE OIL, DRAINING/EXTRACTING; OIL FILTER, REPLACING .