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2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Oil Pan Lower

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Oil Pan Lower
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  1. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of oil pan lower, and install the oil pan lower.
    NOTE:
    • Before installing the oil pan lower, wipe and clean the mating surface of the oil pan lower and oil pan upper.
    • Use a new oil pan seal ring.
    • Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent 

    Liquid gasket applying diameter: 

    5±1 mm (0.197±0.039 in) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Oil Pan Mating Surface
    G10264233Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Tighten the bolts securing the oil pan lower to the oil pan upper in the numerical order.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G10264234Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the under cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Refill the engine oil. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil. >
RENDER: 1.0x

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