Removal And Installation

OIL PAN (LOWER)

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL


CAUTION:
Never drain engine oil when the engine is hot to avoid the danger of being scalded.
1.Remove engine undercover with power tool.
2.Drain engine oil. Draining.
3.Remove oil pan (lower) as follows:





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










b.Insert the seal cutter [SST: KV-10111100 (J-37228)] (A) between oil pan (upper) and oil pan (lower).

CAUTION:
- Never damage the mating surfaces.
- Never insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating surfaces.
c.Slide the seal cutter [SST: KV-10111100 (J-37228)] by tapping on the side of tool with a hammer. Remove oil pan (lower).

INSTALLATION


CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug washer.
1.Install oil pan (lower) as follows:





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 : 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 - 0.197 in)
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
Recommended Chemical Products And Sealants.

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





- Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.





2.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 (2WD models) and Exploded View (AWD models).

CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug washer.
3.Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
NOTE:
At least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed, pour engine oil.