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Oil Pan Upper Block Assembly Note

Oil Pan Upper Block Assembly Note

Caution
^ Apply the silicon sealant in a single, unbroken line around the whole perimeter.
^ Install the oil pan upper block within 5 min after applying the silicone sealant.





^ Using bolts with the old seal adhering could cause cracks in the housing.

1. Completely clean and remove any oil, dirt, sealant or other foreign material that may be adhering to the oil pan upper block and housing.
2. When reusing the oil pan upper block installation bolts, clean any old sealant from the bolts.





3. Apply silicone sealant to the areas as shown in the figure.

Caution
^ Apply silicone sealant to the outer circumference of the bolt hole at locations A shown in the figure.

Thickness
2.5-6.5 mm (0.10-0.26 in)

4. Install the oil pan upper block to the housing.
5. Tighten the oil pan upper block installation bolts.

Tightening torque
18.6-25.5 N-m (1.9-2.6 kgf-m, 13.8-18.8 ft-lbf)
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