Oil Pan Upper Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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

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

-- Cover open engine components.

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

CAUTION:

- Wear protective eyewear.

-- 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.

NOTE:

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).

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-- Apply a sealant bead -arrow- to the clean sealing surface on the upper section of the oil pan as shown.

NOTE:

Install the upper section of the oil pan within five minutes of applying the sealant.

-- 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 Electrical A/C Compressor -V470-. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR .

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NOTE:

There is a risk of damaging the A/C compressor, the refrigerant lines and hoses.

Do not bend, twist or stretch the refrigerant lines and hoses.

-- Install the plugs -2 and 3-.

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-- Attach the Electric Drive Motor -V141- to the engine. Refer to Electric Drive Motor -V141-, SEPARATING FROM ENGINE .

CAUTION:

Extremely dangerous due to high-voltage.

Severe bodily injury or death by electrocution is possible.

- Have a qualified person put the high-voltage system back into service.

-- Bring the high-voltage system back into operation. Refer to HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM, TURNING BACK ON .

-- Install the engine. Refer to ENGINE, INSTALLING .

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