Oil Pan: Installation

CAUTION:

If oil pan is reused, remove all foreign material from sealing surfaces of cylinder block and oil pan.
If bolts are reused, remove old sealant from bolt threads.

Install oil strainer.
Tightening torque: 5.8~8.7 lb-ft (7.8~11.8 N.m, 0.8~1.2 kg-m)
Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant to baffle plate along inside of bolt holes on contact surfaces.
CAUTION: The oil pan must be installed no longer than 5 minutes after silicone sealant is applied.

Fig 1: Applying A Continuous Bead Of Silicone Sealant To Baffle Plate
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Install oil pan.
Tightening torque: A, B, C, D: 5.8~8.0 lb-ft (7.8~10.8 N.m, 0.8~1.1 kg-m)

E: 28~38 lb-ft (38~51 N.m, 3.8~5.3 kg-m)

Fig 2: Illustrating Oil Pan Bolt Locations
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Install front exhaust pipe.
1. Tightening torque:
  1. A : 29.7~40.5 lb-ft (40.2~54.9 N.m, 4.1~5.6 kg-m)
  2. B : 51~69 lb-ft (69~94 N.m, 6.9~9.4 kg-m)
  3. C : 15.2~20.2 lb-ft (20.6~27.4 N.m, 2.1~2.8 kg-m)
Fig 3: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe
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Install LH and RH side splash shields.
Tightening torque: 12~18 lb-ft (16~24 N.m, 1.6~2.4 kg-m)

Fig 4: Installing LH And RH Side Splash Shields
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Fill with specified amount and type of engine oil.
Connect negative battery cable.

Fig 5: Connecting Negative Battery Cable
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Start engine and check for leaks.
Check oil level and add oil if necessary.