Oil Pan Lower Section: Installing

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NOTE:

Be sure to check the expiration date of the silicone sealant.

The oil pan must be installed within five minutes after application of silicone sealant.

Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

Replace the gaskets, seals and self-locking nuts.

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

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

WARNING: Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove any remaining sealant on oil pan lower section using, for example, a Hand Drill with Plastic Brush Attachment.

Fig 1: Identifying Removal Of Residual Sealant On Oil Pan E.G. With Rotating Plastic Brush

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-- Clean sealing surfaces, must be free of oil and grease.

-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: approximately 3 mm).

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking (Nozzle Diameter Approx. 1 Mm)

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-- Apply silicone sealant on the clean sealing surface of the oil pan lower section as shown in illustration.

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Sealing Surfaces

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Thickness of sealant bead: 2 to 3 mm.

NOTE:

The oil pan must be installed within five minutes after application of silicone sealant.

The sealant bead may not be thicker than specified, otherwise excess sealant could enter the oil pan and clog the oil intake tube.

NOTE: After installing oil pan, allow sealant to dry for approximately 30 minutes. Only after then may the engine oil be refilled.

-- Position the lower section of the oil pan immediately and tighten the bolts, tightening sequence, refer to Figure.

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