Engine Oil Pan Installation

1. Remove any old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.

1. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.

1. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08C70-K0234M or 08C70-K0334M, evenly to the lower block mating surface of the oil pan.
   NOTE: Do not install the parts if 4 minutes or more have elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing the old residue.

1. Install the oil pan.

1. Tighten the bolts in two or three steps. In the final step tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft).
   NOTE:
   - Wait at least 20 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
   - Do not run the engine within 3 hours after installing the oil pan.

1. Install the transmission mounting bolts.

1. Install the A/C compressor bracket.

1. Install the dipstick/tube assembly (A) with a new O-ring (B).

1. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps.

1. Replace the two subframe mounting bolts (A), then tighten them.

1. Tighten the subframe stiffener mounting bolts (B).

1. Install the steering gearbox to the subframe.

1. Install the steering joint cover.

1. Tighten the subframe mid mount mounting bolts.

1. Install the torque rod bracket (A) with new bolts (B).

1. Install the lower torque rod.

1. Install the A/C compressor.

1. Remove the drive belt.

1. Refill the engine with engine oil.

1. Install the splash shield.