CX-9 AWD V6-3.7L (2008)
1. Install two of the oil pan bolts temporarily into the two threaded holes in the oil pan.
2. Alternately tighten the two bolts one turn at a time until the oil pan-to-cylinder block seal is released.
3. Remove the oil pan.
Oil Pan Installation Note
Caution
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Apply silicon sealant in a single, unbroken line around the whole perimeter.
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The oil pan and bolts must be installed and the oil pan aligned to the cylinder block within 5 min of sealant application. Final tightening
of the oil pan bolts must be carried out within 60 min of sealant application.
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Using bolts with the old seal adhering could cause cracks in the cylinder block.
1. Completely clean and remove any oil, dirt, sealant or other foreign material that may be adhering to the cylinder block and oil pan.
2. When reusing the oil pan installation bolts, clean any old sealant from the bolts.
3. Apply silicone sealant (Loctite 5900) to the oil pan along the inside of the bolt holes as shown in the figure.
Thickness
A: Approx. 3.0 mm (0.12 in)
B: 5.0-6.0 mm (0.20-0.23 in)
C: 10.0 mm (0.39 in)
4. Install the oil pan and the bolts to the cylinder block.
