Engine Oil Pan Removal and Installation (2016-18): Installation

Oil Pan Assembly - Install

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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 new liquid gasket.

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4. Install the dowel pins (A)

5. Install the oil pan (B).

Fig 1: Oil Pan With Torque Specifications

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6. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step, torque the 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.

Torque Converter Cover - Install

Fig 2: Torque Converter Cover With Torque Specifications
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1. Tighten the four bolts (A)
2. Install the torque converter cover (B)

Connector (CKP sensor) - Connect

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1. Connect the connector (A)

2. Install the CKP sensor cover (B).

Rear Warm Up TWC Bracket - Install

Fig 3: Rear Warm Up TWC Bracket With Torque Specifications

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1. Tighten the rear WU-TWC bracket mounting bolts until the bracket and the bolts are contacted

2. Tighten the mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.

Exhaust Pipe A - Install
Engine Undercover - Install
Engine Oil - Refill