M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
a. Use scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
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Also remove old liquid gasket from mating surface of oil pan (upper).
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Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and thread.
CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off old liquid gasket.
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser [SST: WS39930000 ( - )] to the oil pan (lower) as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-47, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS". See:
Service and Repair
CAUTION: Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
c. Install oil pan (lower).
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Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
5. Install oil pan drain plug.
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Refer to the figure of components of former page for installation direction of drain plug washer. Refer to Exploded View EM-35.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.