Oil Pan Upper Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

-- Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

-- Replace the gaskets, seals and self-locking nuts.

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

-- Remove any sealant still on the oil pan upper section. Use a rotating plastic brush.

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-- Check for dirt in the oil channels in the oil pan upper section and in the cylinder block.

-- 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 upper section, as shown.

• Sealant bead thickness: 2 to 3 mm.

-- Make sure the alignment pin -2- is secure in the cylinder block.

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-- Place the oil baffle -1- on the cylinder block.

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

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

-- Install the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the oil pan lower section. Refer to OIL PAN LOWER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR .

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