Installation Procedure
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- Clean all sealing surfaces.
- Spray Low LOC brake cleaner on the LCE sealing surface and wipe off with a clean shop towel. Avoided touching the surface after cleaning and air dry with shop air. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Wipe the oil pan surface with the Adhesion Plastic Pan Primer Promoter Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers with a clean shop towel. Allow the cleaner to flash / evaporate. Wipe off the sealing surfaces with a lint free cloth. Do not touch the sealing surface after cleaning to avoid inducing containment debris to the bonding surface area.
- Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
Apply approximately a 4 mm (0.16 in) thick bead of sealant (1) to the lower oil pan. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Install EN-52483 Guide Pin in two locations to keep oil pan square.
- NOTE:
- The engine block lower structural extension surface must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
- Install and align the oil pan to the block within 10 minutes after applying the sealer.
- The oil pan must be fastened to final torque specification within 15 minutes after applying the sealer.
Lower Oil Pan (1) - Install
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CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Lower Oil Pan Bolt (1) - Install [18x]
- Lower Oil Pan Bolt (1) - Tighten in sequence [18x] 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
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- Remove and DISCARD the oil filter.
- Change the engine oil and filter. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement