Oil Pan And Strainer: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: Before installing the oil pan, clean the mating surface of oil pan and engine block.

Install the clutch housing cover.
Tightening torque:

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)
Make sure that the seals (A) are installed securely on the baffle plate in a direction as shown in the figure below.
NOTE: Use a new seal.

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Install the baffle plate.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
Install the oil strainer to cylinder block.
NOTE: Use new O-rings.

Tightening torque:

10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)
Tighten the oil strainer stay together with the baffle plate.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
Apply liquid gasket to the mating surfaces of oil pan, and install the oil pan.
NOTE:
- Use a new gasket.
- Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent

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Tighten the bolts which install oil pan to cylinder block.
Tightening torque:

T1: 5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

T2: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

T3: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)

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Lower the engine onto front crossmember.
Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the front crossmember.
NOTE: Use a new nut.

Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

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Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST (STI)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
Install the under cover. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION: When lowering the vehicle, lower the lift up device and wire ropes at the same time.
Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.

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Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:

T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)

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Install the radiator upper brackets.
Tightening torque:

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

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Install the air intake boot.
Tightening torque:

2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb)

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Install the intercooler. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (STI)>INTERCOOLER>INSTALLATION .
Install the air intake duct. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (STI)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Refill the engine oil. Refer to LUBRICATION (STI)>ENGINE OIL>REPLACEMENT .