Oil Pan: Installation

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Before installing oil pan, remove old liquid gasket from mating surface using a scraper.
- Also remove old liquid gasket from mating surface of cylinder block.
- Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt hole and thread.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Old Liquid Gasket From Mating Surface Using Scraper
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Apply sealant to front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealant Applying Area
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Install front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket.

Fig 3: Never Installing Old Gasket
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Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of aluminum oil pan.
- Use Genuine RTV silicone sealant or equivalent.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Groove And Bolt Hole
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Apply liquid gasket to inner sealing surface as shown in figure.
- Be sure liquid gasket is 4.0 to 5.0 mm (0.157 to 0.197 in) or 4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.177 to 0.217 in) wide.
- Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
  
  Fig 5: Applying Sealant With Sealant Gun
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Install O-rings, cylinder block and oil pump body.

Fig 6: Replacing O-Ring With New One
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Install aluminum oil pan.
- Tighten bolts in numerical order.
- Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling engine oil.
  
  Fig 7: Tightening Bolts In Numerical Order
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Install the four engine-to-transmission bolts. For tightening torque, refer to INSTALLATION or "INSTALLATION ".
Reinstall in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 8: Installing Four Engine-To-Transmission Bolts
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