Oil Pan and Oil Strainer Removal and Installation

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION













Required Special Tool:

MD998727: Oil Pan FIPG Cutter

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] ENGINE LOWER OIL PAN REMOVAL





Insert the special tool MD998727 into the groove shown in the illustration. Strike and slide it and then cut the liquid gasket.

[[B]] A/C COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1. Remove the A/C compressor from the A/C compressor bracket with the hose still attached.

2. Place the removed A/C compressor where it will not be a hindrance when removing and installing the engine oil pan, and secure it with a cord or wire.

[[C]] ENGINE UPPER OIL PAN REMOVAL

1. Remove the engine upper oil pan mounting bolts.





2.
CAUTION:
Do not use special tool MD998727. The engine upper oil pan is made of aluminum and this tool will damage it.

Screw in the bolt (M10 x 1.5) into bolt hole A in the location shown. Then lift the upper oil pan and remove it.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ ENGINE UPPER OIL PAN/COVER INSTALLATION

1. Remove sealant from the oil pan and cylinder block mating surfaces.





2. Apply a bead of the sealant to the cylinder block mating surface of the engine oil pan as shown.
Specified sealant: ThreeBond 1227D or equivalent
NOTE:
Install the engine lower oil pan immediately after applying sealant.

3. Assemble the oil pan to the cylinder block to the engine upper oil pan.





4. Install the bolts to the engine upper oil pan and cover as shown, and tighten them to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 9.5 ± 2.5 Nm (85 ± 22 in-lb)


]]B[[ ENGINE LOWER OIL PAN INSTALLATION

1. Remove sealant from the engine lower oil pan and engine upper oil pan.

2. Degrease the sealant-coated surface and the engine lower oil pan mating surface.





3. Apply a bead of the sealant to the mating surface of the engine lower oil pan as shown.
Specified sealant: ThreeBond 1227D or equivalent
NOTE:
Install the engine lower oil pan immediately after applying sealant.

4. Assemble the engine lower oil pan to the engine upper oil pan.





5.
CAUTION:
After the installation, until a sufficient period of time (one hour or more) elapses, do not apply the engine oil or water to the sealant application area or start the engine.

Install the bolts to the lower oil pan as shown, and tighten them to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 9.5 ± 2.5 Nm (85 ± 22 in-lb)


]]C[[ ENGINE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG INSTALLATION





Replace the gasket with a new gasket. Install the new gasket in the direction shown in the illustration.