Installation Procedure
- NOTE:
- The lower crankcase surface must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
- Install and align the oil pan to block within 10 minutes of applying the sealer.
- The oil pan must be fastened to final torque specification within 60 minutes of applying the sealer.
Apply a 4.25 mm bead of sealer (1) on the level part of the flange around the perimeter of the oil pan (2) as shown. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
- NOTE:
When installing the oil pan, carefully align the oil pan to the locating pins then install the pan onto the lower crankcase.
Oil Pan Bolt (1, 2, 3) - Loosely install
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CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence to final torque twice using the following procedure:
Tighten
- Tighten bolts in sequence 1 - 11 to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten bolts in sequence 12 - 13 to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Catalytic Converter Brace (2) - Install
Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt (1) - Install and tighten (Qty: 2) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Disconnect the electrical connector. (1) - Connect
- Retainer (2) - Install
- Transmission Bolt (3) - Install and tighten 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Oil Pan Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
- Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Heat Shield - Install - Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Heat Shield Replacement
- Exhaust Front Pipe - Install - Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LCV)
- Engine Front Cover - Install - Engine Front Cover Replacement
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle - Install - Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)
- Change the engine oil and filter. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .