OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]

Warning

• Hot engine and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)

3. Remove the front cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3].)

4. Remove the timing chain. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3].)

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Refill the engine with the specified type and amount of the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)

8. Start the engine and inspect for engine oil leakage.

Oil Pan Installation Note

Caution

• If the bolts are reused, remove the old sealant from the bolt threads. Tightening a bolt that has old sealant on it can cause bolt hole damage.

1. Use the square ruler to straighten the oil pan and the cylinder block attachment on the front cover side.

2. Apply silicone sealant to the oil pan along the inside of the bolt holes and overlap the end.

2.2-3.2 mm {0.087-0.126 in}

3. Tighten the bolts in the order as shown in the figure.