Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: 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.

CAUTION:

Risk of injuring the eyes from sealant residue.

Wear protective eyewear.

-- Install a new oil baffle. Tightening specification: -Item ) OVERVIEW - OIL PAN/OIL PUMP - List Item: Bolt

-- 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.

-- Remove any remaining sealant from the oil pan lower section using, for example, a rotating plastic brush.

Fig 1: Cleaning Sealing Surfaces

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-- 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

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

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Sealing Surfaces

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Sealant bead thickness: 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 pipe screen.

NOTE:

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

-- 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. Refer to ENGINE OIL, DRAINING OR EXTRACTING; REPLACING OIL FILTER AND FILLING ENGINE OIL