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- Remove sealant from the engine upper oil pan and cylinder block surfaces.
- Apply a bead of the sealant to the mating surface of the engine upper oil pan as shown.
- Specified sealant: MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART MD970389 or equivalent
- Assemble the engine upper oil pan to the cylinder block.CAUTION: Then wait at least one hour. Never start the engine or let engine oil or coolant touch the sealant surface during that time.
- Insert the bolts to the engine upper oil pan as shown, and tighten them to the specified torque.
NOTE: D: Nominal diameter, L: Nominal length
- Tightening torque: 9.0 +/- 3.0 N.m (80 +/- 26 in-lb)
NOTE:
Install the engine upper oil pan within 15 minutes after applying sealant.