Oil Pan, Engine

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
1. Clean the gasket surfaces of the oil pan.
2. Apply a 4 mm (0.157 inch) diameter bead of Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389, or equivalent sealant. Be sure to install the oil pan quickly while the sealant is wet (within 15 minutes).

NOTE: When installing the oil pan, be sure not to expel the sealant from the oil pan flange at portion A in the illustration.

3. Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (4 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.

NOTE: After installation, keep the sealed area away from the oil and coolant for approximately 1 hour.