Liquid Gasket Application Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using a scraper, remove the old RTV Silicone Sealant adhering to the application surface and the mating surface.

Fig 1: Cleaning Mating Surfaces
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Remove the RTV Silicone Sealant completely from the groove of the application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
Thoroughly clean the application surface and the mating surface to remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign material.
Attach the RTV Silicone Sealant container to the tube presser. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
Apply the RTV Silicone Sealant without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.

Fig 2: Applying RTV Silicone Sealant Without Breaks
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- If there is a groove for the RTV Silicone Sealant application, apply the gasket to the groove.
- As for the bolt holes, normally apply the RTV Silicone Sealant inside the holes. Occasionally, it should be applied outside the holes.
  
  Fig 3: Applying RTV Silicone Sealant In Groves & Around Holes
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Within five minutes of RTV Silicone Sealant application, install the mating component.
- If the RTV Silicone 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 .