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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 2.5 mm (0.098 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 the new liquid gasket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Diameter Bead Of Liquid Gasket Along Broken Line
    G08069161Courtesy 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 all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 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 With Tightening Sequence
    G08069162Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Tighten the four bolts (A) securing the transmission, then install the torque converter case cover (B).
    Fig 3: Transmission Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08069163Courtesy 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 Connector, CKP Sensor Cover & Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G08069164Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the rear warm up TWC bracket.
    Fig 5: Rear Warm Up TWC Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G08069165Courtesy 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 35 ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  11. Install the front splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  12. Refill the engine with engine oil (see ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK ).