Chemicals, Sealants and Adhesives

REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING
^ After removing the mounting bolts and nuts, disconnect and remove the RTV Silicone Sealant using a seal cutter.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.





^ In areas where the cutter is difficult to use, use a plastic hammer to lightly tap the area where the RTV Silicone Sealant is applied.

CAUTION: If for some unavoidable reason a tool such as a flat-bladed screwdriver is used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.

LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE





1. Using a scraper, remove the old RTV Silicone Sealant adhering to the gasket application surface and the mating surface.
^ Remove the RTV Silicone Sealant completely from the groove of the gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Thoroughly clean the gasket application surface and the mating surface and remove all adhering moisture, grease and foreign material.
3. Attach the RTV Silicone Sealant tube to the tube presser. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant, or equivalent.
4. Apply the RTV Silicone Sealant without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.





^ If there is a groove for the RTV Silicone Sealant application, apply the sealant to the groove.





^ As for the bolt holes, normally apply the Sealant inside the holes. If specified in the procedure, it should also be applied outside the holes.
^ Within five minutes of sealant application, install the mating component.
^ If the RTV Silicone Sealant protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
^ Do not retighten after the installation.
^ After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill the engine with the specified oil and coolant.