Installation [12/2023 - ]: Procedure
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- INSTALL ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR
- Install the engine oil level sensor with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
- Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the engine oil level sensor connector installation hole.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the engine oil level sensor.
- Install a new clip to the engine oil level sensor.
- Connect the engine oil level sensor connector.NOTE:
If there is any engine oil on the connector, clean the connector using a cloth or similar.
- Install the engine oil level sensor with the 2 nuts.
- INSTALL OIL STRAINER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 52 - INSTALL NO. 2 OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
*a Seal Packing *b Nut (A) *c Nut (B) *d Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length - Apply seal packing in a continuous line as shown in the illustration.
Seal Packing Diameter
Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B or equivalent
Seal Packing Diameter
3.0 to 4.0 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.)
NOTE:- Remove any oil from the contact surfaces.
- Install the No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly within 3 minutes of applying seal packing.
- Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after installation.
- Tighten the nut (A).
Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
- Using SST, tighten the nut (B).
- SST: 09961-00950
Specified tightening torque
Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
- Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2023 - ]
- When using SST (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.91 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.38 in.)):
5.2 N*m (53 kgf*cm, 46 in.*lbf)
- Tighten the 15 bolts as shown in the illustration.
Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
- Apply seal packing in a continuous line as shown in the illustration.
- ADD ENGINE OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 80
- INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 78
- INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH
Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2023 - ]