Removal and Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug washer.
- Install oil strainer (if removed).
- Install oil pan (lower) in the following sequence.
- Use suitable tool (A) to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
- 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. - Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with a suitable tool to the oil pan (lower) as shown.
(A)
: 5.0 - 7.0 mm (0.20 - 0.28 in)
(B)
: 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.16 - 0.20 in)
(C)
: 7.5 - 9.5 mm (0.30 - 0.37 in)
: Engine front
Use Genuine RTV silicone sealant or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants .
CAUTION: Tighten oil pan (lower) bolts to specification within 5 minutes of application of liquid gasket. - Install oil pan (lower).
- Use suitable tool (A) to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
- Install oil pan drain plug.CAUTION: Do not reuse drain plug washer.
- Refill engine oil. Refer to Refilling
.NOTE: Wait at least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed before refilling engine oil.