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Oil Pan Installation

  1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.
  2. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.
  3. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718-0009) 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 2.3 mm (0.091 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket along the broken line (A).
    • 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 new liquid gasket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Broken Line With Liquid Gasket Applying Specifications
    G08052327Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the oil pan on the engine block.
  5. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step, torque the bolts, in sequence, to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.8 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.
    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G08052328Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Tighten the four bolts (A) securing the transmission, then install the torque converter cover (B).
    Fig 3: Torque Converter Cover And Transmission Securing Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08052329Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Connect the CKP sensor connector (A), then install the CKP sensor cover (B) and the bolt (C).
    Fig 4: CKP Sensor Cover, Connector And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G08052330Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the rear warm up TWC bracket.
    Fig 5: Rear Warm Up TWC Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
    G08052331Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps.
  10. Install exhaust pipe A using new gaskets and new self-locking nuts (see step 29 under ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  11. Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ) and the front undercover (see FRONT UNDERCOVER REPLACEMENT ).
  12. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 4 under ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
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