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Oil Pan Installation

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  1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.
  2. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.
  3. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009) to the engine block mating surface of the oil pan and to the inside edge of the threaded bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
    NOTE:
    • Apply a 2.5 mm (0.098 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket along the broken line (A).
    • 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 Application
    G05964218Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the oil pan on the engine block.
  5. 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 before filling the engine with oil.
    • Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil pan.

    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G05964219Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Tighten the four bolts (A) securing the transmission, then install the clutch/torque converter cover (B).
    Fig 3: Clutch/Torque Converter Cover And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05964220Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector (A), then install the CKP sensor cover (B) and the bolt (C).
    Fig 4: Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector With Torque Specifications
    G05964221Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the rear WU-TWC bracket (A).
    Fig 5: Rear Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G05964222Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps.
  10. Install exhaust pipe A using new gaskets and new self-locking nuts (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT ).
  11. Install the front splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  12. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  13. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 4 on ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK ).
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