Oil Pan Installation Note (L3)

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Use a square ruler to align the junction of the oil pan and the cylinder block on the engine front cover side.

Fig 1: Use A Square Ruler To Align Junction Of Oil Pan And Cylinder Block On Engine Front Cover Side
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Apply silicone sealant to the oil pan along the inside of the bolt holes.

Fig 2: Identifying Dimension Of Silicone Sealant Thickness
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Tighten the bolts in the order as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
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