For 1990-2009 cars

1. Inspect the oil pan (88) for cracks, dents or damage to the gasket sealing surface.
2. Inspect the gasket (87) for cuts or other damage. The bottom pan gasket is reusable if not damaged.
3. Clean and dry the bottom pan, gasket and magnet (89).
4. Install the gasket (87) and bottom pan (88) onto the transmission case.
5. Install the twelve bottom pan bolts (81).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

6. Hand start the bolts. Tighten the bottom pan bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).