Installation (Lower)

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Install oil pan (lower) as follows:
1. Use scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
  - Also remove old liquid gasket from mating surface of oil pan (upper).
  - Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and thread.
  CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off old liquid gasket.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Old Liquid Gasket From Mating Surfaces
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket using Tool to the oil pan (lower) as shown above.
  Tool number : WS39930000 (-)
  
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  
  CAUTION: Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
  
  Fig 2: Applying Continuous Bead Of Liquid Gasket Using Tool
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Install oil pan (lower).
  - Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown below.
    
    Fig 3: Tightening Sequence Of Lower Oil Pan Bolts
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install oil pan drain plug. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: At least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed, pour engine oil.