Oil Pan Installation

Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.
Apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0001 to the engine block mating surface of the oil pan (see step 8 on CYLINDER HEAD ).
NOTE: Do not install the parts if 5 minutes or more have elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing the old residue.

Fig 1: Applying Liquid Gasket To Engine Block Mating Surface Of Oil Pan
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Install the new oil pan gaskets (A) and a new O-ring (B) on the oil pan, then install the oil pan (C). Tighten the transmission housing mounting bolts (D).

Fig 2: Installing Oil Pan Gaskets And O-Ring On Oil Pan And Torque Specifications
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Tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
Specified Torque

8 x 1.25 mm:

22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)

6 x 1.0 mm:

12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft)

Fig 3: Tightening Bolts And Nuts
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2000-2003 models: Install the engine oil cooler bypass hose.
With A/C model: Install the A/C compressor (see step 17 on ENGINE ASSEMBLY ).
With A/C model: Install and adjust the water pump-A/C compressor belt (see WATER PUMP-A/C COMPRESSOR BELT INSPECTION AND ).
Refill the engine with engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
Install the splash shields (see step 21 on ENGINE ASSEMBLY ).