Mazda 121 Workshop Manual page 138

OIL PAN
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1. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts.
2. lnsert a screwdriver or a suitable tool between the MBSP
and oil pan to pry them apart.
Cautlon
. Do nol Insed the prylng tool between lhs iIBSP ard
cylindel block.
. Do not damage or scratch the conlact surlacea.
3. Remove the oil pan.
lnatallation Note
Oil pan
Cauilon
. lf the bolts al€ to be reused, remove ihe old aaal-
ant from the bolt thr€ada.
Tlghtenlng a boll with old sealant on lt may cause
cracklng Inalde the bolt hole.
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1. Remove all loreign material from the contact surfaces.
2. Apply silicone sealant to the ends of a new oil pan gaskets.
3. Install ngw gaskets onto the oil pump body and lhe rear
cover with the proiections in the noiches as shown in the
figure.
4. Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant to the oil pan
along the inside ol the bolt holes and overlap the ends.
5. lnstall the oil pan.
Tightenlng torque:
7.8-ll
N.m (80-ll0 cm-kg, 69-95 in-lb)
Steps Atter Inslallallon
1. lnstall the undercover and side cover.
2. Fill with the specilied amount and type of engine oil.
(Refer to page D-5.)
3. Connect the negative battery cable.
4. Start the engine and check for leaks.
5- check the oil level and add oil if nec€ssary.
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