Edge FWD V6-3.5L (2007)
6. Install the special tools.
7. NOTE: If the engine front cover, engine mount bracket and bolts 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24 and 25 are not installed and tightened within 10
minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep.
Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a 3.0 mm (0.11 inch) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the engine front cover sealing surfaces including the 3 engine mount bracket
bosses.
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Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 inch) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan-to-cylinder block joint and the cylinder head-to-cylinder block
joint areas of the engine front cover.
8. Install the engine front cover and bolts 7, 8, 17, 18, 19 and 20.
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Tighten in sequence to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs).
