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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.

3. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly 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:

- 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.

4. Install the oil pan.






5. Tighten the bolts/nuts in three steps. In the final step, tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 lbf-ft). Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on each side of the crankshaft pulley and the flywheel/drive plate.
NOTE:

- 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.





6. M/T model: Install the clutch cover.

7. If the engine is still in the vehicle, install the front subframe.
-1 Support the front subframe with the front subframe adapter and a jack, and lift it up to the body.
-2 Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts. Engine Installation
-3 Align the reference marks with the center of the front subframe mounting bolts, then tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Engine Installation
-4 A/T model: Install the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) filter mounting bolt. Engine Installation
-5 Tighten the rear mount mounting bolts. Engine Installation
-6 Tighten the front mount mounting bolt. Engine Installation
-7 Connect the suspension knuckle ball joints. Front Lower Arm Replacement
-8 Connect the stabilizer links. Front Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation
-9 Remove the engine support hanger from the vehicle.

8. After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.





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