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Oil Pan Installation

  1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
  2. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.
  3. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the engine block mating surface of the oil pan and to the inner threads of the bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
    NOTE:
    • 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 Liquid Gasket Applying Area
      G05448743Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the oil pan.
  5. Torque the bolts/nuts in three steps. In the final step, torque all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.8 lbf.ft).
    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Bolt/Nut Tightening Sequence
    G05448744Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. M/T model: Install the clutch cover.
    Fig 3: Clutch Cover Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05448745Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. If the engine is still in the vehicle, install the subframe.
    1. Support the subframe with the subframe adapter and a jack, and lift it up to the body.
    2. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts (see step 12 in ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
    3. Align the reference marks with the center of the subframe mounting bolts, then torque the bolts to the specified torque (see step 14 in ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
    4. A/T model: Install the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) filter mounting bolt (see step 36 in ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
    5. Tighten the rear mount mounting bolts (see step 16 in ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
    6. Tighten the front mount mounting bolt (see step 15 in ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
    7. Connect the suspension knuckle ball joints (see LOWER ARM REPLACEMENT ).
    8. Connect the stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
    9. Remove the engine support hanger from the vehicle.
  8. After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
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