Liquid Gasket Application Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using a scraper, remove the old sealant adhering to the mating surfaces.
- Remove the sealant completely from the groove of the mating surfaces, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces and remove all adhering moisture, grease and foreign material.
Attach the sealant tube to the tube presser.
- Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
Fig 1: Cleaning Gasket Surfaces With Scraper
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Apply the sealant without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.
1. Tube presser: WS39930000 (-)
  
  Fig 2: Tube presser: WS39930000 (-)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- If there is a groove for the sealant application, apply the sealant to the groove.
- As for the bolt holes, normally apply the sealant inside the holes. If specified in the procedure, it should also be applied outside the holes.
- Within five minutes of sealant application, install the mating component.
- If the sealant protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
- Do not retighten after the installation.
- After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill the engine with the specified oil and coolant. Refer to RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .
  
  Fig 3: Proper method of applying liquid sealant
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  CAUTION: If there are specific instructions in this manual, observe them.