Oil Pan Upper Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.
Replace the O-rings after removing them.
Version 1 oil pan upper section: remove the oil pan lower section -item : Oil Baffle after removal.

-- Remove any sealant residue on the cylinder block using a flat blade scraper.

Fig 1: Cleaning Sealing Surfaces

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CAUTION:

Risk of Injuring the Eyes from Sealant Residue

- Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove the remaining sealant on the oil pan upper section and on the lower timing chain cover -1-, for example with a rotating plastic brush.

Check if the timing chain cover is deformed. Then mount the oil pan upper section without any sealant and check the gap between the cover and the oil pan upper section. If deformation is determined and the cover cannot be aligned, replace the cover after installing the oil pan upper section.

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

-- Check for dirt in the oil channels in the oil pan upper section and in the cylinder block.

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: approximately 2 mm).

CAUTION:

Risk of engine damage due to excess sealant in the lubrication system.

- Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

Version 1 Oil Pan Upper Section:

Fig 3: Applying Silicone Sealant D 174 003 A2- And Sealing Surface Of Upper Oil Pan

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-- Apply sealant to the clean sealing surfaces on the oil pan upper section -arrow- as shown.

Sealant bead thickness: 2 to 3 mm.

Version 2 Oil Pan Upper Section:

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-- Apply sealant to the clean sealing surfaces on the oil pan upper section -arrows- as shown.

Sealant bead thickness: 2 to 3 mm.

Continuation:

Fig 4: Applying Silicone Sealant

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-- Apply sealant between the cylinder block and the lower timing chain cover -arrows-.

On the transmission side, the oil pan upper section and the crankcase must be flush.
The oil pan upper section must be installed within five minutes after the application of sealant.

-- Position the oil pan upper section immediately and tighten the bolts.

-- Install the bolts -arrows-. Tightening specifications -item 18- : Bolt .

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts

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

-- Install the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . On Version 1 oil pan upper section, install the oil baffle -item : Oil Baffle

-- Install the sealing flange on the transmission side. Refer to SEALING FLANGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, TRANSMISSION SIDE .

There are additional procedures depending on the model. Refer to OIL PAN UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .