Oil Pan Upper Block Installation Note

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Apply silicone sealant to the oil pan upper block as shown.
Thickness

2.0-3.0 mm {0.08-0.11 in}

Fig 1: Applying Silicone Sealant To Oil Pan Upper Block
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Tighten the bolts A.
Tighten the oil pan upper block bolts in 2 or 3 steps in the order shown.

Fig 2: Oil Pan Upper Block Bolts Tightening Sequence
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