Oil Pan and Strainer: Installation

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CAUTION: Before installing the oil pan, wipe clean the mating surface of oil pan lower and oil pan upper.

Install the oil strainer onto oil pan upper.
NOTE: Replace O-ring with a new part.

Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Oil Strainer
Apply liquid gasket to the mating surfaces, and install the oil pan.
Liquid gasket

THREE BOND 1280B (Part No. K0877YA018)

Applying liquid gasket diameter

5.0±1.0 mm (0.19710.039 in)

Fig 2: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area
Tighten the oil pan lower installing bolts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan Lower Installing Bolts Tightening Sequence
Install the under cover.
Refill the engine oil. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Engine Oil. >