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Insert special tool oil pan FIPG cutter (MD998727), into the groove shown in the illustration. Strike and slide it and then cut the liquid gasket.
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1.Remove the engine upper oil pan mounting bolts.
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Do not use special tool oil pan FIPG cutter (MD998727). The engine upper oil pan is made of aluminium and this tool will damage it.
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Screw in the bolt (M10 × 1.25) into bolt hole A in the location shown. Then lift the upper oil pan and remove it.
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1.Remove sealant from the engine upper oil pan and cylinder block mating surfaces.
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2.Degrease the sealant-coated surface and the engine upper oil pan mating surface.
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3.Apply a bead of the sealant to the cylinder block mating surface of the engine upper oil pan as shown. Specified sealant: MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART 1000A923, Loctite 5900, 5970, 5971 or equivalent
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The sealant should be applied in a continuous bead approximately 4 mm in diameter.
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4.Assemble the engine upper oil pan to the cylinder block within three minutes after applying the sealant.
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5.Install the mounting bolts to the engine upper oil pan and engine oil pan cover as shown, and tighten them to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 9.5 ± 2.5 N·m
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1.Remove sealant from the engine lower oil pan and engine upper oil pan.
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2.Degrease the sealant-coated surface and the engine lower oil pan mating surface.
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3.Apply a bead of the sealant to the mating surface of the engine lower oil pan as shown. Specified sealant: MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART 1000A923, Loctite 5900, 5970, 5971 or equivalent 4.Assemble the engine lower oil pan to the engine upper oil pan within three minutes after applying the sealant.
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5.
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Do not apply oil or water to the sealant-applied area or start up the engine within 2 hours after the installation of the engine lower oil pan.
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Install the mounting bolts to the engine lower oil pan as shown, and tighten them to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 9.5 ± 2.5 N·m
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Replace the engine oil pan drain plug gasket with a new gasket. Install the new engine oil pan drain plug gasket in the direction shown in the illustration.
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