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Oil Pan Installation





1. Install the oil pan gasket to the oil pan flange.
2. Install the oil pan.
3. Install the oil pan bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 14 Nm (125 inch lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. Install the oil level sensor.
^ Tighten the oil level sensor to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Install the oil level sensor, located in the oil pan, after the oil pan is installed. The sensor may be damaged if the oil level sensor is installed first.

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