Oil Pan Lower Section: Installing

-- Check the oil pan lower section for distortion and if necessary align in the area of the loose nut, refer to Removing .

-- 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.

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

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

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

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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 2 mm (0.078 inch)).

Fig 3: Identifying Sealant Bead

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

• Thickness of sealant bead: 2 to 3 mm (0.078 to 0.118 inch).

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

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