Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Paying attention to the following.
1. Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent, to the upper oil pan. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ", and "PRECAUTIONS FOR LIQUID GASKET ".
  - Install the two new O-rings in the upper oil pan.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Oil Pan Sealant Area
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Tighten the upper oil pan bolts in the order as shown.
  - Bolt No.10,11,18 indicate a double tightening in the sequence of bolt No.s 1, 2, 3.
    NOTE: Refer below for specified bolt sizes:
    M6 x 20 mm (0.79 in): No.19, 20
    M8 x 25 mm (0.98 in): No.1, 3, 4, 9
    M8 x 45 mm (1.77 in): No.2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17
    M8 x 100 mm (3.97 in): No.12, 13, 14, 15, 16
    
    Fig 2: Upper Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent to the lower oil pan. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ", and "PRECAUTIONS FOR LIQUID GASKET "
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Sealant Area
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
4. Tighten the lower oil pan bolts in the numerical order shown.
  - Wait at least 30 minutes after the oil pans are installed before filling the engine with oil.
    
    Fig 4: Lower Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.