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Oil Pan, Engine

Fastener Tightening




Lower oil pan mounting bolt tightening sequence

Upper oil pan attaching bolt
M6 9.0 +/- 3.0 Nm (80 +/- 26 in lb)
M8 24 +/- 3.0 Nm (17 +/- 2 ft lb)

Lower oil pan attaching bolt 11 +/- 1.0 Nm (98 +/- 8 in lb)

Oil pan drain plug 39 +/- 5.0 Nm (29 +/- 3 ft lb)