Oil Pan Installation

Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.
Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-009, evenly to the oil pan mating surface of the engine block. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
NOTE:
- If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
- If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area Of Oil Pan Mating Surface
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Install the oil pan on the engine block.
Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step, tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.8 lbf.ft).
NOTE:
- Wait at least 30 minutes to allow liquid gasket to cure before filling the engine with oil.
- Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil pan.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan Bolts
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Tighten the four bolts (A) securing the transmission, then install the torque converter cover (B).

Fig 3: Torque Converter Cover With Torque Specifications
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Install the rear warm up three way catalytic converter (rear WU-TWC) bracket.

Fig 4: Rear Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter Bracket With Torque Specifications
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If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps.
Install exhaust pipe A, using new gaskets (B) and new self-locking nuts (C).

Fig 5: Exhaust Pipe, Gaskets And Self-Locking Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Install the splash shield (see step 39 under ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
Refill the engine with oil (see step 4 under ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
Lower the vehicle on the lift.