Oil Pan: Service and Repair
OIL PANRemoval
1. Remove the catalytic converter.
2. Drain the engine oil
(1) Install the drain plug.
3. Remove the 17 bolts and the oil pan.
Installation
Caution:
^ The oil pan sealing surfaces are soft metals. Do not use abrasive grinding discs to remove gasket material; use only manual scrapers. Do not scratch or gouge the aluminum sealing surfaces.
1. Clean and inspect the mounting faces of both the oil pan and the cylinder block with Metal Surface Cleaner. Both surfaces must be flat, clean and dry.
Note:
^ The oil pan must be installed and the bolts tightened to specification within seven minutes of sealer application or oil leaks may occur.
Note:
^ Apply a 3 mm (0.1 inch) continuous bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan.
2. Install the oil pan. Tighten the bolts using the sequence shown in two stages:
(1) Stage 1: Tighten to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
(2) Stage 2: Tighten 12 Nm (9 inch lbs.).
3. Install the catalytic converter.
4. Fill the crankcase with SAE 5W-20 motor oil.