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2018 Acura ILX

Engine Oil Pan (R20A5) (2013 2014 2015): Installation

2018 Acura ILXSECTION Installation
  1. Oil Pan - Install
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    		 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 engine block mating surface of the oil pan, 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 too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
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    		 4. Install the dowel pins (A).

    5. Install the oil pan (B) with new O-rings (C).
    Fig 1: Oil Pan Tightening Sequence
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    6. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step, torque all bolts, in sequence, to 18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft). Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the each side of crankshaft pulley and flywheel/drive plate.

    NOTE:

    • Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
    • Do not run the engine within 3 hours after installing the oil pan.
  2. Front Subframe - Align
    1. Align the front subframe .
  3. Transmission Jack - Remove
    1. Remove the transmission jack from the front subframe.
  4. Mid-Stiffener Mounting Bolt - Tighten
    Fig 2: Mid-Stiffener Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
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    1. Tighten the mid-stiffener mounting bolt (A) to the specified torque on both sides.
  5. CKP Sensor Connector - Connect
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    		 1. Connect the CKP sensor connector (A).

    2. Install the cover (B).
  6. Torque Rod Bracket - Install
    Fig 3: Torque Rod Bracket With Torque Specifications
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    1. Install the torque rod bracket.
  7. Transmission - Support
    1. Support the transmission with the transmission jack and the wood block under the transmission.
  8. Lower Torque Rod - Install
    1. Install the lower torque rod .
  9. Shift Cable Cover - Install
    Fig 4: Shift Cable Cover With Torque Specifications
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    1. Install the shift cable cover (A).
  10. Clutch Case Cover - Install
    Fig 5: Clutch Case Cover With Torque Specifications
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    1. Install the clutch case cover (A) and the transmission mounting bolts (B).

    2. Tighten the transmission mounting bolts (B).
  11. Exhaust Pipe A - Install
    1. Install exhaust pipe A .
  12. A/C Compressor Bracket - Install
    Fig 6: A/C Compressor Bracket With Torque Specifications
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    1. Install the A/C compressor bracket.
  13. A/C Compressor - Install
    Fig 7: A/C Compressor With Torque Specifications
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    1. Install the A/C compressor (A).

    2. Connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (B).

    3. Install the harness clamp (C).
  14. A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly - Install
    1. Install the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly .
  15. Drive Belt - Install
    1. Install the drive belt .
  16. Engine Undercover - Install
    1. Install the engine undercover .
  17. Front Splash Shield - Install
    1. Install the front splash shield .
  18. Engine Oil - Refill
    1. Refill the engine with engine oil .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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