Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

• Replace bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.

-- To prevent contamination of the lubricating system with sealant residue, place a clean cloth over the open engine components.

Fig 1: Cleaning Sealing Surfaces

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-- 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.

• Be sure to check the expiration date of the sealant.
  Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 2.5 mm).

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-- Apply a sealant bead -arrow- to the clean sealing surface on the lower section of the oil pan as shown.

• Sealant bead thickness: 3.0 mm
• Install the lower section of the oil pan within five minutes of applying the sealant.

-- Place the oil pan lower section carefully on the oil pan upper section but do not press on the sealant bead.

• The sealant must not get into the threaded holes.

-- Next install all bolts by hand and then tighten.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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

Additional procedures depending on the model: OIL PAN LOWER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .