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Oil Pan Installation

  1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
  2. Clean, and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.
  3. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004,08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the lower engine block mating surface. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
    NOTE:
    • If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be install within 4 minutes.
    • If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
      Fig 1: Applying Liquid Gasket To Lower Engine Block Mating Surface
      G06264396Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the oil pan.
  5. 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). Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the each side of crankshaft pulley and flywheel/drive plate.
    NOTE:
    • Wait at least 30 minutes to allow liquid gasket to cure before filling the engine with oil.
    • Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours to allow liquid gasket to cure after installing the oil pan.
      Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G06264397Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. K20Z2: Install the torque converter cover/clutch cover.
    Fig 3: Torque Converter Cover/Clutch Cover With Torque Specifications
    G06264398Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. K20Z3: Install the transmission mounting bolts (A) and clutch cover (B).
    Fig 4: Transmission Mounting Bolts And Clutch Cover With Torque Specifications
    G06264399Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. A/T model: Install the shift cable cover.
    Fig 5: Shift Cable Cover With Torque Specifications
    G06264400Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the lower torque rod bracket.
    Fig 6: Lower Torque Rod Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G06264401Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps.
  11. Support the front subframe with the front subframe adapter and a jack, and lift it up to the body.
  12. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts (see step 17 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  13. Align all reference marks on the front subframe with the body, then tighten the bolts on the front subframe to the specified torque (see step 18 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  14. Remove the jack and front subframe adapter.
  15. Tighten the new mid-stiffener mounting bolts on both sides (see step 20 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  16. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  17. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (see step 5 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  18. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  19. Install the lower torque rod, then tighten the new lower torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown (see step 21 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  20. M/T model: Loosely tighten the new front mount mounting bolt (see step 22 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  21. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  22. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt (see step 25 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  23. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  24. M/T model: Tighten the front mount mounting bolt (see step 27 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  25. A/T model: Remove the bolt securing the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) filter.
    Fig 7: Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Filter Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06264402Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  26. Install the stiffener, then tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolt and stiffener mounting bolt. Install the harness clamp from the front subframe (see step 29 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  27. Install the steering gearbox bracket. Install the stiffener, then tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolt and stiffener mounting bolt (see step 31 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  28. Connect the lower arms to the knuckles (see KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
  29. Connect the stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  30. Install the splash shield (see step 40 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
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