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Oil Pan Installation

  1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
  2. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.
  3. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the engine block mating surface of the oil pan and to the inside edge of the bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
    NOTE:
    • If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
    • If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area Of Engine Block Mating Surface Of Oil Pan
    G05446788Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the oil pan.
  5. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step, tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.8 lbf.ft). Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the each side of crankshaft pulley and drive plate.
    NOTE:
    • Wait at least 30 minutes to allow liquid gasket to cure before filling the engine with oil.
    • Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil pan.
    Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan Bolts
    G05446789Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the transmission mounting bolts (A) and torque converter cover (B).
    Fig 3: Transmission Mounting Bolts And Torque Converter Cover With Torque Specifications
    G05446790Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the lower torque rod bracket.
    Fig 4: Lower Torque Rod Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G05446791Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps.
  9. Tighten the 14 x 1.5 mm bolts (A), then tighten the new 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (B) and 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (C).
    Fig 5: Subframe Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05446792Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  11. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (see step 1 under LOWER TORQUE ROD REPLACEMENT ).
  12. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  13. Tighten the lower torque rod mounting bolts (see step 18 under ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  14. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  15. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt (see step 6 under UPPER TORQUE ROD REPLACEMENT ).
  16. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  17. Using the new gasket (A), tighten the two bolts at the three way catalytic converter (TWO front joint.
    Fig 6: Three Way Catalytic Converter Front Joint With Torque Specifications
    G05446793Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Install the bolts securing the steering gearbox mounting brackets (see step 23 under ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  19. Install the power steering (P/S) fluid line bracket and secure the hose with the hose clamps (see step 24 under ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  20. Install the splash shield (see step 30 under ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  21. Install the front wheels.
  22. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 4 under ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
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