Oil Pan Upper Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

• Replace the O-ring after removal.

-- 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 the sealant residue on the cylinder block -1- and the upper section of the oil pan, for example 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 the sealant bead -arrow- to the clean sealing surface on the oil pan upper section.

• Sealant bead thickness: 3.0 mm
• Install the upper section of the oil pan within five minutes of applying the sealant.
• The help of a second technician is necessary for the following step.

-- Carefully press on the oil pan upper section using a second technician but do not press on the sealant bead yet.

• 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:

-- If removed, install the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the A/C compressor bracket. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the oil pan lower section. Refer to OIL PAN LOWER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Install the lower timing chain cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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