REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING

- After removing mounting nuts and bolts, separate the mating surface using the seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J-37228)] (A) and remove old liquid gasket sealing.
  ■ CAUTION ■
  Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
- Tap the seal cutter to insert it (B), and then slide it (C) by tapping on the side as shown in the figure.
- In areas where the seal cutter is difficult to use, use a plastic hammer to lightly tap the parts, to remove it.
  ■ CAUTION ■
  If for some unavoidable reason tool such as a screwdriver is used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.

LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1.Using a scraper (A), remove old liquid gasket adhering to the liquid gasket application surface and the mating surface.

- Remove liquid gasket completely from the groove of the liquid gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
  ■ CAUTION ■
  The mounting surface of oil pan (upper) is surface-treated. Be sure to use a resin gasket scraper [SST: KV10119100 (J-49360)] so as not to damage the surface-treated.

2.Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the mating surface with white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.

3.Attach liquid gasket tube to the cartridge gun (commercial service tool).Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants.

4.Apply liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.

- If there is a groove for liquid gasket application, apply liquid gasket to the groove.
- As for bolt holes (B), normally apply liquid gasket inside the holes. Occasionally, it should be applied outside the holes. Check to read the text of this manual.

  A | : Groove
  | : Inside

- Within 5 minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mating component.
- If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
- Do not retighten mounting bolts or nuts after the installation.
- After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill engine oil and engine coolant.

■ CAUTION ■
If there are specific instructions in this manual, observe them.