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Installation Procedure

  1. Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. - Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
    NOTE:
    • The lower crankcase and oil pan mating surfaces must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
    • Install and align the oil pan to block. The oil pan must be fastened to final torque specification within 10 minutes of applying the sealer.
    • Additional sealant is necessary to reduce the possibility of leakage where the cylinder head to engine block interface along the bead path flange on the front cover.
  2. Clean the sealing surface of the engine block and the engine front cover from old gasket material, oil, dirt and grease.
  3. In case of reusing the old oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (LV7) , or Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (L5Q)
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    Apply a 3 mm bead of sealer (1) around the perimeter of the oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Europe LV7) , or Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Europe L5Q) , or Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (North America LV7) , or Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (North America L5Q)

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    Install and align the oil pan (1).

  6. Install and hand tighten the 2 oil pan bolts (2) to fix the oil pan (1).
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    Oil Pan Bolt(1) - Hand tighten the bolts.[4x]

  8. Oil Pan Bolt(2) - Hand tighten the bolts.[9x]
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    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Inspect for excessive sealer around the oil filter mounting area. If extra sealer is present remove and clean accordingly.

    Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence.5N.m (44 lb in)

    [13x]

  10. Tighten the bolts.

    10N.m (89 lb in)[13x]

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    Reposition the transmission side cover (3), transmission side cover and engine starter bracket bolts (1)and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).

  12. Install the 2 transmission bolts (2) and tighten to58N.m (43 lb ft)
  13. Exhaust Muffler Replacement (L5Q) , or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LV7) - Install
  14. Front Compartment Insulator Replacement - Install
  15. Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement - Install
  16. Fill and check the engine oil level. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement , or Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LV7)