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Oil Pan Installation Note

CAUTION:
  • If the bolts are reused, remove the old sealant from the bolt threads. Tightening a bolt that has old sealant on it can cause thread damage.
Fig 1: Removing Old Sealant From Bolt Threads
G01174583Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Apply silicone sealant to the contact surfaces of new oil pan gaskets as shown.
    Fig 2: Applying Silicone Sealant To Contact Surfaces Of New Oil Pan Gaskets
    G01174584Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install new gaskets onto the oil pump body and the rear cover facing the notches as shown.
    Fig 3: Installing New Gaskets Onto Oil Pump Body & Rear Cover Facing Notches
    G01174585Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Apply silicone sealant onto the area of oil pan gasket indicated by A and B.
    1. Thickness phi2.0 mm {0.079 in} 
    Fig 4: Applying Silicone Sealant Onto Oil Pan Gasket Indicated By A & B
    G01174586Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Apply silicone sealant to the shaded areas shown.
    Fig 5: Applying Silicone Sealant To Oil Pan
    G01174587Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Apply silicone sealant to the oil pan along the inside of the bolt holes and overlap the ends.
    1. Thickness phi2.5-3.5 mm {0.099-0.137 in} 
    Fig 6: Applying Silicone Sealant To Oil Pan Along Inside Of Bolt Holes
    G01174588Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.