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  1. Remove sealant from the engine upper oil pan and cylinder block surfaces.
  2. NOTE: Install the engine upper oil pan within 15 minutes after applying sealant.
  3. Apply a bead of the sealant to the mating surface of the engine upper oil pan as shown.
    1. Specified sealant: MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART MD970389 or equivalent 
    2. Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Sealant To Mating Surface Of Engine Upper Oil Pan
      G01867769Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  4. 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.
  5. Insert the bolts to the engine upper oil pan as shown, and tighten them to the specified torque.
    Fig 2: Flange Bolt Specification
    G01867770Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    NOTE: D: Nominal diameter, L: Nominal length
    1. Tightening torque: 9.0 +/- 3.0 N.m (80 +/- 26 in-lb) 
    Fig 3: Inserting Bolts To Engine Upper Oil Pan
    G01867771Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.