Removal and Installation: Installation

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CAUTION: Do not reuse drain plug washer.

Install oil strainer.
Install oil pan (lower) as per the following:
1. Use scraper (A) to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
  - Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and thread.
  Fig 1: Removing Liquid Gasket From Mating Surfaces Using Scraper
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  
  CAUTION: Never scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off old liquid gasket.
2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser (commercial service tool) to the oil pan (lower) as shown in the figure below.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Liquid Gasket Application Area
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or an equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  
  CAUTION: Attaching must be done within 5 minutes after coating.
3. Install oil pan (lower).
  - Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure below.
  Fig 3: Oil Pan (Lower) Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install oil pan drain plug.
CAUTION: Do not reuse drain plug washer.
- Refer to the previous figure of the components for installation direction of drain plug washer. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
NOTE: Wait at least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed before pouring engine oil.