>> A << Oil Pan Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove sealant from the oil pan and cylinder block mating surfaces.
- Degrease the sealant-coated surface and the engine mating surface.
- Apply MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART number MD970389 or equivalent around the gasket surface of the oil pan.NOTE: The sealant should be applied in a continuous bead approximately 4 mm (0.2 inch) in diameter.CAUTION: After installing the oil pan, wait at least one hour before starting the engine.
- Assemble the oil pan to the cylinder block within 15 minutes after applying the sealant. Be careful when installing the oil pan. The bolts indicated in the illustration have different lengths from the other bolts.