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: Removing Old Liquid Gasket From Mating Surfaces Using Scraper
    Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket using Tool to the oil pan (lower) as shown.
  Tool number: WS39930000 (-)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Bead Of Liquid Gasket Thickness
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  
  CAUTION: Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
3. Install oil pan (lower).
  - Tighten oil pan (lower) bolts in numerical order as shown.
    
    Fig 3: Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan (Lower) Bolts
    Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install oil pan drain plug. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
After 30 minutes fill with engine oil and inspect for leaks. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE OIL ".
CAUTION: Do not fill the engine with oil for at least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed.