Engine Oil Pan Installation

Engine Oil Pan Installation

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 and the O-ring groove.

3. Install the new oil pan gasket (A), the new O-ring (B), and the dowel pins (C) on the oil pan.

4. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009) to the engine block mating surface of the oil pan and to the inside edge of the 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).
- Apply a 5.0 mm (0.197 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket to the shaded area (B).
- Apply a 3.0 mm (0.118 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket to the broken line (C).
- If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
- If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.

5. Install the oil pan.

NOTE:

- Raise the oil pan carefully so as not to damage the IMA motor rotor position sensor.
- Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
- Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil pan.
- Make sure to install the bolts in the correct locations according to size.

6. Tighten the bolts in three steps. Wipe off the excess liquid gasket from crankshaft pulley end and the drive plate end.

Specified torque

7. Install the transmission mounting bolts.

8. Connect the CKP sensor connector (A), then install the CKP sensor cover (B).

9. Install the dipstick tube (A) with a new O-ring (B), then install the dipstick.

10. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do steps 11 through 15.

11. Install the A/C compressor.

12. Install the driveshaft heat shield.

13. Install the drive belt Service and Repair.

14. Install the splash shield Splash Shield Replacement.

15. Refill the engine with engine oil.