Oil Separator, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Risk of contaminating the lubricating system.

Cover open engine components.

-- Remove any sealant residue on the cylinder block using a flat blade scraper.

-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.

-- Install the M 6 x 20 mm two stud bolts only a few threads in the holes -arrows-.

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Be sure to check the expiration date of the sealant.

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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 2.0 mm).

There is a risk that the lubrication system could be blocked by excess sealant.

Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

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-- Apply the sealant bead -arrow- using the :VAS6966 on the clean sealing surface of the oil separator, as shown.

Sealant bead thickness: 2.0 mm

NOTE:

The upper section of the oil pan must be installed within five minutes of applying the sealant.

-- Place the oil separator on the stud bolts -arrows- and push onto the crankcase.

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-- Install the securing bolts.

-- Remove the stud bolts.

-- Oil separator, tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Figure.

Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .