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Removal and Installation: Installation

CAUTION: Do not reuse drain plug washers.
  1. Install oil strainer.
  2. Install oil pan (lower) as per the following:
    1. Use scraper (A) to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
      GNSJPBIA0025Z-025Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      • Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and thread.
      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.
      GNSJPBIA2091Z-091Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      a

      : 7.5 - 9.5 mm (0.295 - 0.374 in)

      b

      : 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 - 0.197 in)

      SYMBOL

      : Engine front

      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 1: Oil Pan (Lower) Mounting Bolt Tightening Sequence
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        SYMBOL

        : Engine front

  3. Install oil pan drain plug.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse drain plug washer.
    • Refer to the prior figure of the components for installation direction of drain plug washer. Refer to Exploded View .
  4. 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.