Oil Pan: Installation

Apply liquid gasket to the mating surfaces, and install the oil pan lower.
NOTE: Install the oil pan lower within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket.

Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100) or equivalent

Applying liquid gasket diameter:

5.0±1.0 mm (0.197±0.039 in)

Fig 1: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Mating Surfaces Of Oil Pan
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Tighten the oil pan lower installing bolts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.65kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Lower Installing Bolts Tightening Order
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Install the under cover.
Lower the vehicle.
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