Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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-- Check the oil pan lower section for distortion and if necessary align in the area of the loose nut. Refer to Screw In A Bolt For The Oil Pan Lower Section Eight Turns At The Threaded Hole -Arrow- above.

CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating the lubricating system.

Cover open engine components.

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

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

-- Pay attention that the special surface coating on the oil pan lower section is not damaged.

WARNING:

Risk of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear!

-- 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.

-- Do not damage the coating on the oil pan lower section.

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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CAUTION:

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

Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

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

Sealant bead thickness: 2 to 3 mm.

NOTE:

Apply the sealant bead very carefully near the sealing flange.

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

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

NOTE:

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.