Repair Procedures: Installation

1. Using a gasket scraper, remove all the old packing material from the gasket surfaces.
2. The sealant locations on the oil pan and the lower crankcase must be free of harmful foreign materials, oil, dust and moisture. Spraying cleaner on the surface and wiping with a clean duster.
3. After applying liquid sealant on the oil pan, assemble it within 5 minutes after sealant was applied. Continuous bead of sealant should be applied to prevent any path of oil leakage.

   Bead width:  2.5 - 3.5 mm (0.0984 - 0.1378 in.)

   Sealant:  THREE BOND 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H

   Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

   NOTE:

   • When applying sealant gasket, sealant must not be protruded into the inside of oil pan.
   • If the sealant is applied to the bottom surface of the lower crankcase, it should be the same position as the oil pan.
4. Install the oil pan (A) Uniformly tighten the bolts in several passes.

   Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

   Tightening torque: 

   9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

(Refer to Lubrication System - "ENGINE OIL ")