Engine Oil Pan Installation
  1. Remove the all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.
  1. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.
  1. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08C70-K0234M, 08C70-K0334M, or 08C70-X0331S) to the engine block mating surface of the oil pan and to the inner threads of the bolt holes.
    NOTE:
    • Apply liquid gasket about 2.5 mm (0.098 in.) diameter bead along the broken line (A).
    • Do not install components if 5 minutes or more have passed after applying the liquid gasket. Instead, remove the old residue and reapply the liquid gasket.
  1. Install the dowel pins (A), then install the oil pan (B) with a new O-rings (C).
  1. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step, tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft). Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the each side of crankshaft pulley and the flywheel/drive plate.
    NOTE:
    • Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
    • Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil pan.
  1. Install the clutch cover/torque converter cover (A), and install the two bolts securing the transmission.
  1. Install the A/C compressor bracket.
  1. Install the bolts securing the harness holder.
  1. Connect the oil level sensor connector (A), then install the oil level sensor cover (B).
  1. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do Step 11 through 19.
  1. A/T model: Install the sift cable cover.
  1. Install a new set ring on the end of right side driveshaft, then install the driveshaft. Make sure ring ‘‘clicks'' into place in the intermediate shaft.