Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Repair Procedures: Installation
- Install the oil pan.
- Before assembling the oil pan, remove the hardening sealant, foreign material, oil, dust, moisture remaining on the sealing surface and on the mating part.
- Assemble the oil pan within 5 minutes after applying sealant.
Bead width: 2.5 - 3.5 mm (0.09843 - 0.1378 in)
Sealant: rocktite 5900H/three-bonds 1217H or equivalent
NOTE:- When applying sealant gasket, sealant must not be protruded into the inside of oil pan.
- The sealant application shall be inner of the bolt holes.
- When applying sealant on the lower crankcase, the sealant application line should be same with that of the oil pan.
- Assemble the oil pan (A) and then uniformly tighten the oil pan bolts in several passes.
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)
NOTE: After assembling the oil pan, fill engine oil after at least 30 minutes have elapsed. - Fill engine oil.
(Refer to " Replacement ")
- Install the engine room under cover.
(Refer to " Removal And Installation ")
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.