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9. Remove the LH engine mount nut.
10. Remove the RH engine mount nut.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Raise the engine.
13. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
14. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil. Klj . 3 ba
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15. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 06 .
16. Position the wiring harness bracket aside.
17. Remove the transmission lower bolts.
18. Remove the oil pan bolts.
19. Position a safety stand under the subframe crossmember. Klj . 4 ba
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24. Remove the oil pan.
Installation 1. NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the
sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness,
or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil
leakage.
Clean and apply sealant to the oil pan sealing areas shown and install the oil pan rear seal. 1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the rear main bearing cap.
2. Install the oil pan rear seal.
3. Clean the oil pan mating surfaces with metal surface cleaner an apply silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan mating surface. Klj . 6 ba
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2. Position the oil pan and start the bolts.
3. Tighten the bolts in two stages in the sequence shown.
zStage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb- in).
z Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb- in). Klj . 7 ba
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4. Install the transmission lower bolts.
5. Install the oil pan drain plug.
6. Raise the front subframe into position. Klj . 8 ba
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22. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 12 .
23. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
24. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
25. CAUTION: Correct coolant bleeding is critical for correct engine cooling.
Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A . Klj . 12 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Pan Baffle
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the oil pump screen cover and tube (6622). For additional information, refer to Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube in this section.
2. Remove the oil pan baffle (6687). zRemove the nuts.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the oil pan (6675). For additional information, refer to Oil Pan in this section.
2. Remove the oil pump screen cover and tube (6622) and discard the gasket. 1. Remove the nut.
2. Remove the two bolts.
3. Remove the oil pump screen cover and tube.
4. Remove and discard the gasket.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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