>> F << Oil Pan Lower Installation
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- Clean the gasket surfaces of the cylinder block and oil pan lower.
- Apply a 2.5 ± 0.5 mm (0.10 ± 0.01 inch) diameter bead of sealant (Three bond 1217G or exact equivalent) to the oil pan. Be sure to install the oil pan quickly while the sealant is wet.NOTE: Install the oil pan within 15 minutes after applying liquid gasket.NOTE: Then wait at least one hour. Never start the engine or let engine oil or coolant touch the adhesion surface during that time.
- Tighten the lower
oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
Tightening torque: 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
- After installation, keep the sealed area away from the oil and coolant for approximately one hour.