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Removing And Installing Oil Pan - Engine Installed

  1. Unscrew cap of the oil filler opening.
  2. Lift the vehicle. Drain engine oil.
    Fig 1: Draining Engine Oil
    G03092617Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Undo oil pan fastening screws (M6 x 16, 13 ea.). Detach oil pan by tapping it at the sides with a plastic hammer.
    Fig 2: Detaching Oil Pan By Tapping With Plastic Hammer
    G03092618Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Clean oil pan sealing surface and crankcase sealing surface thoroughly.
    NOTE:
    • If the oil pan is cleaned with the partition box fitted, remove the two rubber flaps on the partition box before cleaning.
    Fig 3: Removing Two Rubber Flaps On The Partition Box
    G03092619Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Seal the oil pan sealing surface. When sealing the sealing surface on the oil pan, use only the sealant Drei Bond silicone, type 1209.
    NOTE:
    • After the sealant has been applied, the crankcase must be joined with the oil pan within 5 minutes.

    At the processing nozzle, cut off the first metering step. Apply a uniform bead approximately 1.5 mm wide on the cleaned sealing surface of the oil pan.

    Fig 4: Identifying Sealant Area Oil Pan
    G03092620Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Fit oil drain plug with new sealing ring. Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft.lb).
  7. Fill in engine oil. See ENGINE MAINTENANCE: OIL CHANGE WITHOUT FILTER or CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER -- AS 2003 .