Engine Oil Pan Installation

Engine Oil Pan Installation

Special Tools Required

- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- 2006 Civic Engine Hanger VSB02C000025
- 1.8 Support Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA400
- 1.8 Support Bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
* Available through Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857.

1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.

2. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.

3. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-00004, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009 to the engine block mating surface of the oil pan, and to the inside edge of the threaded bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

NOTE:

- Apply a 2.5 mm (0.098 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket along the broken line (A).
- If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.





4. Install the dowel pins (A), then install the oil pan (B) with new O-rings (C).






5. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step, torque all bolts, in sequence, to 18 Nm (1.8 kg-m, 13 lb-ft). Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the each side of crankshaft pulley and flywheel/drive plate.

NOTE:

- Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
- Do not run the engine within 3 hours after installing the oil pan.






6. Install the torque converter case cover (A), and install the two bolts securing the transmission.






7. A/T model: Install the shift cable cover.






8. Install the A/C compressor bracket.






9. Install the lower torque rod bracket.

M/T model





A/T model





10. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps.

11. Install the lower torque rod, then loosely install the new lower torque rod mounting bolts.

12. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

13. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt.

14. Remove the engine support hanger A and Reds (AAR-T1256), the 2006 Civic engine hanger (VSB02C000025), the 1.8 support eyelet (07AAK-SNAA400), and the 1.8 support bolt (07AAK-SNAA500).

15. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

16. Tighten the lower torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.

17. Install exhaust pipe A.

18. Install the splash shield.

19. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

20. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt.

21. Install the air cleaner Service and Repair.

22. Install the intake air duct.

23. Install the A/C compressor. Install the harness clamp, then connect the A/C compressor clutch connector.

24. Install the A/C condenser fan shroud.

25. Install the drive belt Service and Repair.

26. Refill the engine with engine oil Service and Repair.