Removal and Installation

OIL PAN (LOWER)

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL


CAUTION:
Never drain engine oil when the engine is hot to avoid the danger of being scalded.
1.Remove engine undercover with power tool.
2.Remove oil pan (lower) as follows:





a.Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure to remove.










b.Insert the seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J-37228)] (A) between oil pan (upper) and oil pan (lower).

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
- Never insert a screwdriver. This damages the mating surfaces.
c.Slide the seal cutter by tapping on the side of tool with a hammer. Remove oil pan (lower).

INSTALLATION


CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug washer.
1.Install oil pan (lower) as follows:





a.Use scraper (A) to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
- Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and thread.

CAUTION:
Never scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off old liquid gasket.





b.Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser (commercial service tool) to the oil pan (lower) as shown in the figure.





Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants.

CAUTION:
Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
c.Install oil pan (lower).





- Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.





2.Install oil pan drain plug.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug washer.
- Refer to the figure of the components of on the prior page for installation direction of drain plug washer.
Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
3.Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
NOTE:
Wait at least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed before pouring engine oil.