Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Cleaning Sealing Surfaces

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CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating lubricating system and bearing.

Cover open parts of engine.

WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove any sealant residue on the oil pan lower -1- and upper sections using a rotating plastic brush.

-- 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 2 mm).

Fig 3: Applying Sealant Bead

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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.

-- Position the lower section of the oil pan and tighten the bolts, refer to Figure.

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

-- Install the stabilizer bar, refer to Subframe .

-- Fill the engine oil and check the oil level, refer to appropriate service information