Oil Pan and Strainer: Installation

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CAUTION: Before installing the oil pan, wipe clean the oil pan and the mating face of engine block.

Check the seal (A) is securely installed in baffle plate in the direction as shown in Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Installing Baffle Plate Seal
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Install the baffle plate.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
Install the oil strainer onto baffle plate.
NOTE: Replace O-ring with new one.

Tightening torque:

10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.0 ft-lb)
Apply liquid gasket to the mating surfaces and install the oil pan.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1207C (Part No. 004403012) or equivalent

Fig 2: Applying Liquid Gasket To Mating Surfaces Of Oil Pan
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Tighten the bolts which install oil pan onto engine block.
Tightening torque:

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Installing Oil Pan Onto Engine Block
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Lower the engine onto front crossmember.
Tighten the nuts which hold front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.
Tightening torque:

83 N.m (8.5 kgf-m, 61 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Tightening Front Cushion Rubber Nuts
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Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION (H4DOTC model) , Front Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to INSTALLATION (H4SO model) , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the undercover.
Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION: When lowing the vehicle, lower the lift-up device and wire ropes at the same time.
Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 5: Removing Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:

T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Installing Pitching Stopper
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Install the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 7: Installing Radiator Upper Brackets
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Install the intercooler. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler. >
Install the air intake boot and air cleaner upper cover.
Connect the connector to mass air flow sensor.

Fig 8: Connecting Connector To Mass Air Flow Sensor
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Install the front wheels.
Install the collector cover.
Connect the battery ground cable to battery.

Fig 9: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
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Fill engine oil. < Ref. to , INSPECTION , Engine Oil. >