Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Installing
-- Check the oil pan lower section for distortion and if necessary align in the area of the loose nut. Refer to Install a bolt for the oil pan lower section eight turns at the threaded hole -arrow- .
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.
Risk of eye injury.
- Wear protective eyewear!
-- Remove any remaining sealant from the oil pan lower section using, for example, a rotating plastic brush.
-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.
-- Do not damage the coating on the oil pan lower section.
-- 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.
-- 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.
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 Oil Pan Lower Section - Tightening Specification and Sequence .
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. Refer to maintenance service information.