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 3 mm (0.12 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 oil pan.
  1. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step, tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.8 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. EU models: Connect the oil level sensor connector (A), then install the oil level sensor cover (B). Install the bolts (C) securing the harness clamp bracket.
  1. Install the clutch cover/torque converter cover (A) and transmission mounting bolts (B).
  1. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do Step 9 through 19.
  1. Lower the transmission jack from the transmission.
  1. A/T model: Install the shift cable cover.
  1. Install the lower transmission mount.
  1. Install a new set ring on the end of driveshaft, then install the driveshaft. Make sure the ring ‘‘clicks'' into place in the differential.
  1. Install the left front wheel.
  1. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
M/T model
A/T model
  1. Tighten the front engine mount bolt (A), then install the front engine mount stop (B), vacuum hose bracket (C), and the vacuum hose (D).