Oil Pan Installation

Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes
Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces
Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the oil pan mating surface of the engine block and to the inside edge of the threaded bolt holes Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket
NOTE:
- Apply a 2.5 mm (0.098 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket along the broken line
- If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes
- If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply the new liquid gasket
Install the oil pan on the engine block
Tighten the bolts in 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 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil
- Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil pan
Tighten the four bolts (A) securing the transmission, then install the torque converter cover (B)

Fig 3: Tightening Torque Converter Cover Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector (A), then install the CKP sensor cover (B) and the bolt (C)

Fig 4: Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the rear warm up three way catalytic converter (rear WU-TWC) bracket

Fig 5: Rear Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter (Rear WU-TWC) Bracket With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps
Install exhaust pipe A using new gaskets and new self-locking nuts (see step 37 on ENGINE INSTALLATION )
Install the splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT )
Refill the engine with the recommended engine oil (see step 4 on ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT )