Oil Pan Removal / Installation - 2.3L: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing areas cleaned. To clean the sealing areas, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Observe all warnings and cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure and cause future oil leakage.

NOTE: If necessary, lift the rear end of the transmission to install the oil pan.

Apply a 2.5 mm (0.1 inch) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan. Position the oil pan and install the bolts finger tight.
Install the engine front cover-to-oil pan bolts. Tightening torque:10 Nm {1.0 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}
Tighten the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown. Tightening torque:25 Nm {2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf}

Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan Bolts
Attach the wiring harness retainers to the engine front cover.
NOTE: Manual transmission shown, automatic transmission similar.
Slide the transmission forward and tighten the 7 transmission-to-engine bolts. Tightening torque: 48 Nm {4.9 kgf-m, 35 ft-lbf}

Fig 2: Loosen 7 Transmission-To-Engine Bolts

NOTE: Manual transmission shown, automatic transmission similar.
Install the 4 transmission-to-oil pan bolts. Tightening torque:48 Nm {4.9 kgf-m, 35 ft-lbf}

Fig 3: Removing 4 Transmission-To-Oil Pan Bolts
Install the transmission bracket-to-transmission bolts. Tightening Torque:90 Nm {9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lbf}

Fig 4: Removing Transmission Bracket-To-Transmission Bolts
Lower the engine and remove the 3-Bar Engine Support Kit SST and the Lifting Eyes SST.
Install the engine support insulator nuts. Tightening Torque:102 Nm {10.4 kgf-m, 75 ft-lbf}

Fig 5: Removing Transmission Bracket-To-Transmission Bolts
Install the oil level indicator and tube. See OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 2.3L .
Install the engine cooling fan. See COOLING FAN AND CLUTCH REMOVAL / INSTALLATION -- 2.3L .
Install a new oil filter.
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.