Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

-- Cover open engine components.

-- Spray the sealing surface with sealant remover and allow it to work.

-- Remove any sealant residue on the oil pan upper section using a flat-blade scraper.

-- Remove any remaining sealant from the oil pan lower section using, for example, a rotating plastic brush.

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

-- 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 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 pan lower section, as shown.

• Sealant bead thickness: 2 to 3 mm.

-- Apply the sealant bead very carefully near the sealing flange.

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

-- Position the oil pan lower section and tighten the bolts. Refer to Figure.

-- Install the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-. Refer to Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

• After installing the oil pan lower section, let the sealant harden for about 30 minutes. Only afterward may the engine oil be replenished.

-- Fill the engine oil and check the oil level.