Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool - EN 46109 Guides

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Install the 8 mm (0.315 in) guides from the EN-46109: set into the center oil pan rail bolt hole on each side of the engine block.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealant Application Locations On Block Pan Rail & Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing

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Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead (1) of RTV sealant, on the block pan rail and the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.

Fig 3: View Of Oil Pan

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Position the oil pan onto the block.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools - EN 46109

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Remove the EN-46109: set 8 mm (0.315 in) guides from the engine block.

Fig 5: Locating Oil Pan Bolts

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Loosely install the oil pan bolts.

Fig 6: Identifying Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence.
1. The 8 mm bolts (1-11) to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
2. The 6 mm bolts (12, 13) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
Install the air conditioning (A/C) compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LF1) or Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LAU) .
Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LF1) .
Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Refill the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LF1) or Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LAU) .