Pan, Oil: Cleaning
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Clean the upper and lower oil pans, timing chain cover, rear seal retainer and engine block mating surfaces thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application. All surfaces that seal with RTV must be oil and contamination free to ensure proper adhesion of the RTV to the mating surface to prevent leaks.
- Clean the oil pans in solvent and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
- Remove all residual sealant (1, 2, 3) from the upper oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, CLEANING .
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- Remove all residual sealant (1) from the lower oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, CLEANING . .