Oil Pan: Installation

NOTE: If the oil pan is not installed within four minutes, remove the sealer and reapply.

Clean and apply sealant to the oil pan sealing areas shown and install the oil pan rear seal.
1. Apply silicone gasket and sealer to the rear main bearing cap.
2. Install the seal.
3. Clean the oil pan mating surfaces with metal surface cleaner and apply silicone gasket and sealer to the oil pan mating surface.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Silicone Gasket & Sealer
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Position the oil pan and start the bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Bolt Holes
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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 3: Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install the oil pan-to-transmission mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Oil Pan-To-Transmission Mounting Bolt Tightening Torque (1 Of 2)
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Fig 5: Oil Pan-To-Transmission Mounting Bolt Tightening Torque (2 Of 2)
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Install the inspection cover and the bolt.

Fig 6: Inspection Cover Bolt Tightening Torque
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Install the lower inspection cover and the screws.
Install the drain plug.

Fig 7: Drain Plug Tightening Torque
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Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTER MOTOR .
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.