Removal and Installation

OIL PAN (LOWER) AND OIL STRAINER


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain engine oil when engine is hot.
1. Remove engine undercover with power tool.
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to Draining.
3. Remove oil pan (lower) as per the following:





a. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure to remove.





b. Insert the seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J-37228)] (A) between oil pan (upper) and oil pan (lower).

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
- Never insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating surfaces.
c. Slide the seal cutter by tapping on the side of tool with a hammer. Remove oil pan (lower).
4. Remove oil strainer.

INSTALLATION
1. Install oil strainer.
2. Install oil pan (lower) as per the following:





a. Use scraper (A) to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
- Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and thread.

CAUTION:
Never scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off old liquid gasket.





b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser
(commercial service tool) to the oil pan (lower) as shown in the figure.

a : Dia. 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 - 0.197 in)

Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or an equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants.

CAUTION:





Attaching must be done within 5 minutes after coating.
c. Install oil pan (lower).





- Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
3. Install oil pan drain plug.
- Refer to the figure of components of former page for installation direction of drain plug washer. Refer to Exploded View.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.

NOTE:
At least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed, pour engine oil.