Oil Pan Installation

Oil Pan Installation

Special Tools Required
^ Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
^ Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019
These special tools are available through Acura Tool and Equipment Program, 1-888424-6857

1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.
3. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 087180003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the oil pan mating surface of the engine block. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

NOTE:
^ 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, tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.8 lbf-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 cover (A/T) or clutch cover (M/T) (B).





7. Install the rear warm up three way catalytic converter (rear WU-TWC) bracket.





8. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps.
9. Using the subframe adapter and a jack, loosely install the new front subframe bolts and the stiffeners.
10. Loosely install the subframe middle mount.
11. Remove the jack and front subframe adapter.
12. Align the reference marks with the edge of both rear stiffeners, and tighten the rear subframe mounting bolts, then the front bolts, and finally the stiffener bolts to the specified torque.
13. Tighten the bolts securing the subframe middle mounts.
14. M/T model: Tighten the nuts securing the transmission lower front mount and transmission lower rear mount.
15. A/T model: Tighten the bolts securing the transmission lower mount.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. M/T model: Install the shift cable bracket.
18. Install the vacuum hose.
19. Tighten the rear engine mount bolt, then install the rear engine mount stop.
20. M/T model: Install the rear engine damper.
21. Tighten the front engine mount bolt, then install the front engine mount stop and vacuum hose.
22. Remove the engine support hanger and engine hanger balance bar.
23. A/T model: Install the shift cable bracket to the front subframe.
24. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
25. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
26. Install the power steering (P/S) hose.
27. Install exhaust pipe A using new gaskets and new self locking nuts.
28. Connect the suspension lower arm ball joints.
29. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints.
30. Install the damper fork.
31. Connect the stabilizer links.
32. Install the splash shield.
33. Install the engine under cover.
34. Install the front wheels.
35. Lower the vehicle.
36. Align the reference mark on the steering joint and steering gearbox pinion shaft. Connect the steering joint to the steering gearbox pinion shaft. Tighten the steering joint bolt.
37. Install the steering wheel.
38. Install the P/S pump outlet hose with a new O-ring.
39. Install the strut brace.
40. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box.
41. Install the battery base.
42. Install the air cleaner assembly.
43. Install the intake air duct, then install the breather pipe.
44. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
45. Install the engine cover.
46. Refill the engine with engine oil.
47. Refill the power steering reservoir with the power steering fluid.
48. Bleed air from the P/S system, if necessary, add more fluid.
49. Check the wheel alignment.
50. Install the right rear engine compartment cover, then install the right side engine compartment cover.
51. Install the left rear engine compartment cover and the left side engine compartment cover.
52. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
53. Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).