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Oil Pan Installation

  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 engine block mating surface of the oil pan 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.
      Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Liquid Gasket Along Broken Line
      G07361752Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the oil pan on the engine block.
  5. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step, tighten all 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.
      Fig 2: Identifying Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G07361753Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Tighten the four bolts (A) securing the transmission, then install the torque converter case cover (B).
    Fig 3: Installing Torque Converter Case Cover With Torque Specifications
    G07361754Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Connect the CKP sensor connector (A), then install the CKP sensor cover (B) and the bolt (C).
    Fig 4: Connecting CKP Sensor Connector With Torque Specifications
    G07361755Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the rear WU-TWC bracket.
    Fig 5: Installing Rear WU-TWC Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G07361756Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps.
  10. Install exhaust pipe A, using new gaskets and new self-locking nuts (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT ).
  11. Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  12. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  13. Refill the engine with oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
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