Mitsubishi Outlander: Oil Pan

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal operation

• Engine Room Under Cover Front B and Engine Room Side Cover (RH) Removal
• Engine Oil Draining
• Drive Belt Removal

Post-installation operation

• Drive Belt Installation
• Engine Oil Refilling
• Engine Room Under Cover Front B and Engine Room Side Cover (RH) Installation

Removal steps

1. A/C compressor and clutch connector connection
2. A/C compressor and clutch assembly
3. A/C compressor bracket A
4. A/C compressor bracket B
5. Engine oil pan drain plug
6. Engine oil pan drain plug gasket
7. Engine oil pan

Required Special Tool:

• MD998727: Oil Pan FIPG Cutter

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

A/C COMPRESSOR AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1. Remove the A/C compressor and clutch assembly together with the hose from the bracket.

2. Tie the removed A/C compressor and clutch assembly with a string at a position where they will not interfere with the removal and installation of engine oil pan.

ENGINE OIL PAN REMOVAL

1. Remove the engine oil pan mounting bolts.

CAUTION

Do not forcibly drive in special tool MD998727 to avoid damage to the engine oil pan seal surface of cylinder block assembly.

2. Insert special tool MD998727 to the engine oil pan removal groove of the cylinder block assembly.

3. Lightly tap the special tool with a hammer to slide the oil pan seal surface, cut off the liquid gasket, and remove the engine oil pan.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

ENGINE OIL PAN INSTALLATION

1. Remove thoroughly the sealant from the engine oil pan and cylinder block assembly with a remover.

2. Apply the sealant without any gap to the mating surface of engine oil pan as shown in the figure, and install the engine oil pan to the cylinder block assembly.

Specified sealant: ThreeBond 1227D or equivalent

NOTE: Install the engine oil pan immediately after applying sealant.

CAUTION

After the installation, until a sufficient period of time (one hour or more) elapses, do not apply the oil or water to the sealant application area or start the engine.

3. Tighten the engine oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque:
M6: 10 +- 2 N*m (89 +- 17 in-lb)
M8: 29 +- 2 N*m (22 +- 1 ft-lb)

ENGINE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG GASKET INSTALLATION

Replace the engine oil pan drain plug gasket with a new one.

Install the new gasket in the direction shown in the illustration.

A/C COMPRESSOR AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Tighten A/C compressor and clutch assembly mounting bolts to the specified torque in the order of number shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque: 23 +- 6 N*m (17 +- 4 ft-lb)

INSPECTION

• Check the engine oil pan for cracks.
• Check the engine oil pan sealant-coated surface for damage and deformation.

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