Oil Pan: Service and Repair

OIL PAN

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal & Post-installation operation:

Removal Steps 1-5:

Required Special Tool:
^ MD998727: Oil Pan FIPG Cutter

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] A/C COMPRESSOR AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REMOVAL





1. Loosen the mounting bolts of A/C compressor and clutch assembly in the order of number as shown in the figure.
2. Remove the A/C compressor and clutch assembly together with the hose from the bracket.
3. Tie the removed A/C compressor and clutch assembly with a string at a position where they will not interfere with the removal and installation of engine oil pan.

[[B]] ENGINE OIL PAN REMOVAL

1. Remove the engine oil pan mounting bolts.

CAUTION
Do not forcibly drive in special tool MD998727 to avoid damage to the engine oil pan seal surface of cylinder block assembly.











2. Insert special tool MD998727 from the engine oil pan removal groove of the cylinder block assembly.
3. Lightly tap the special tool with a hammer to slide the oil pan seal surface, cut off the liquid gasket, and remove the engine oil pan.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ ENGINE OIL PAN INSTALLATION
1. Remove thoroughly the liquid gasket from the engine oil pan and cylinder block assembly with a remover.





2. Apply a bead of the sealant to the mating surface of the engine oil pan as shown in the figure, and install the engine oil pan to the cylinder block assembly.
Specified sealant: Three bond 1227D or equivalent

CAUTION
Do not apply oil or water to the sealant-applied area or start up the engine within 2 hours after the installation of the engine oil pan.

3. Tighten the engine oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque:
M6: 10 ± 2 Nm (89 ± 17 in-lb)
M8: 29 ± 2 Nm (22 ± 1 ft-lb)

]]B[[ ENGINE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG GASKET INSTALLATION





Replace the engine oil pan drain plug gasket with a new one. Install the new gasket in the direction shown in the illustration.

]]C[[ A/C COMPRESSOR AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION





Tighten A/C compressor and clutch assembly mounting bolts to the specified torque in the order of number shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque: 23 ± 6 Nm (17 ± 4 ft-lb)