Mazda 3 - Oil Pan Removal Note; Oil Pan Installation Note

Mazda 3 Workshop Manual – Engine + Wiring Diagrams + Diagnostic Trouble Codes
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(See Oil Pan Removal Note.)
(See Oil Pan Installation Note.)
Oil Pan Removal Note
1. Remove the oil pan using the separator tool.
Oil Pan Installation Note
Caution
• Apply the silicon sealant in a single, unbroken line around the whole perimeter.
• Install the oil pan within 5 min after applying the silicone sealant.
• Using bolts with the seal adhering could cause cracks in the housing.
1. Completely clean and remove any oil, dirt, sealant or other foreign material that may be adhering to the
housing and oil pan.
2. When reusing oil pan installation bolts, clean any old sealant from the bolts.
3. Use a square ruler to align the oil pan and the cylinder block junction side on the engine front cover
side.