Oil Pan: Installation

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Use a scraper to remove old RTV Silicone Sealant from mating surface of oil pan.
- Also remove old RTV Silicone Sealant from mating surface of cylinder block .
  
  Fig 1: Removing Old RTV Silicone Sealant
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Apply a continuous bead of RTV Silicone Sealant to mating surface of oil pan.
- Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
- Apply to groove on mating surface.
- Allow 7 mm (0.28 in) clearance around bolt holes .
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Sealant Application Recommendations
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Be sure RTV Silicone Sealant diameter is 3.5 to 4.5 mm (0.138 to 0.177 in).
- Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating .
  
  Fig 3: Applying RTV Silicone Sealant
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install oil pan.
- Tighten oil pan nuts and bolts in the numerical order .
- Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling engine oil .
Install parts in reverse order of removal.

Fig 4: Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.