Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating the lubrication system with sealant residue.

- Cover open engine components.

CAUTION:

Risk of injuring the eyes from sealant residue.

- Wear protective eyewear.

-- Clean the sealant residue on the oil pan lower section -1- and oil pan upper section using the corresponding brush from the cleaning set for the sealing surfaces :VAS 294 019 .

Fig 1: Cleaning Sealing Surfaces

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Brush :VAS 294 019/1 for gray cast-iron surfaces
Brush :VAS 294 019/2 for aluminum surfaces
Brush :VAS 294 019/3 for painted surfaces

-- 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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CAUTION:

There is a risk that the lubrication system could be blocked by excess sealant.

- Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

-- 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 oil pan lower section within five minutes of applying the sealant.
After installing the oil pan lower section, let the sealant harden for about 30 minutes. Only afterward may the engine oil be replenished.

-- Position the oil pan lower section and tighten the bolts.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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