Engine Oil Pan Installation

Remove any old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces. 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. Install the oil pan. |

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. |

Install the transmission mounting bolts. Install the A/C compressor bracket. |

Install the dipstick/tube assembly (A) with a new O-ring (B). If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps. |

Replace the two subframe mounting bolts (A), then tighten them. Tighten the subframe stiffener mounting bolts (B). Install the steering gearbox to the subframe. Install the steering joint cover. |

Tighten the subframe mid mount mounting bolts. |

Install the torque rod bracket (A) with new bolts (B). Install the lower torque rod. Install the A/C compressor. Remove the drive belt. Refill the engine with engine oil. Install the splash shield. |