OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]

Warning

•  Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the splash shield.

3. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [L3].)

4. Remove the timing chain cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3].)

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Add engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [L3].)

8. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.

9. Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION.)

Dipstick Pipe Removal Note (L.H.D.)

1. Remove the radiator bracket bolts and position the radiator so that is out of the way.

2. Remove the dipstick pipe bolts.

Oil Pan Removal Note

1. Remove the oil pan using the separator tool.

Oil Pan Installation Note

Caution

• Apply the silicon sealant in a single, unbroken line around the whole perimeter.

• Install the oil pan within 5 min after applying the silicone sealant.

• Using bolts with the 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 housing and oil pan.

2. When reusing oil pan installation bolts, clean any old sealant from the bolts.

3. Use a square ruler to align the oil pan and the cylinder block junction side on the engine front cover side.

4. Apply silicone sealant to the oil pan along the inside of the bolt holes as shown.

Bead thickness

2.2-3.2 mm {0.09-0.12 in}

5. Tighten the bolts in the order shown.