Oil Pan Upper Block Removal/Installation

OIL PAN UPPER BLOCK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP]

WARNING:
- Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
- A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.
- Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.

1. Remove the engine cover. Service and Repair

2. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

4. Drain the engine oil. Service and Repair

5. Remove the under cover. Service and Repair

6. Remove the oil pan. Oil Pan Removal/Installation

7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Refill with the specified type and amount of the engine oil. Service and Repair

10. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.

- If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.

11. Inspect the oil level. Testing and Inspection









Oil Pan Upper Block Component Removal Note

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the installation surface of the housing and oil pan upper block.

1. Remove the oil pan upper block component using a separator tool.






Oil Pan Upper Block Component Installation Note

CAUTION:
1 Apply the silicon sealant in a single, unbroken line around the whole perimeter.
2 Install the oil pan upper block before the applied sealant starts to harden.
3 Using bolts with the old seal adhering could cause cracks in the housing.






1. Completely clean and remove any oil, dirt, sealant or other foreign material that may be adhering to the oil pan upper block and housing.

2. When reusing the oil pan upper block installation bolts, clean any old sealant from the bolts.

3. Apply silicone sealant to the areas as shown in the figure.






CAUTION:
- Apply silicone sealant to the outer circumference of the bolt hole at locations A shown in the figure.

Thickness
1 2.5-6.5 mm {0.10-0.26 in}

4. Install the oil pan upper block component to the housing.

5. Tighten the oil pan upper block installation bolts.
Tightening torque
1 18.6-25.5 Nm {1.9-2.6 kgf-m, 13.8-18.8 ft-lbf}