Oil Pan Lower Section: Installing

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WARNING:

To prevent injuries from shavings, wear protective goggles and protective clothing.

-- Remove any sealant residue on the cylinder block and the oil pan upper section using a rotating plastic brush.

CAUTION:

Make sure that no sealant residue enters the engine.

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

-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: approximately 1 mm).

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

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Note shelf-life date.

NOTE:

The oil pan (lower part) must be installed within 5 minutes after application of sealant.

-- With the engine removed, apply a sealant bead -A- on the clean sealing surface on the oil pan upper section as illustrated.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealant Location Of Upper Section Of Oil Pan

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The bead of sealant must be 1.5 to 2.0 mm thick.

NOTE:

With the engine installed, apply the sealant to the oil pan lower section the same way.

Sealant bead must be routed on inside on holes for bolts.

-- Install all the bolts and tighten them diagonally.

The rest of the installation follows the reverse of the removal procedures. Note the following:

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