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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2011TL FWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULENGINE OIL PAN INSTALLATION
2011 Acura TL FWD V6-3.5L
Engine Oil Pan Installation
2011 Acura TL FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Engine Oil Pan Installation
Engine Oil Pan Installation
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, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009 to the oil pan mating surface of the engine block 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 the new liquid gasket.
4. Install the oil pan on the engine block.
5. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step, torque all bolts, in sequence, to 12 Nm (1.2 kg-m, 9 lb-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.
6. Tighten the four bolts (A) securing the transmission, then install the torque converter case cover (B).
7. Connect the CKP sensor connector (A), then install the CKP sensor cover (B) and the bolt (C).
8. Install the rear warm up TWC bracket.
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.
11. Install the splash shield Front Splash Shield Replacement.
12. Refill the engine with the engine oil Service and Repair.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.