Liquid Gasket Application Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. 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 .
- Apply the sealant without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.
- 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.