Nissan Xterra. Manual - part 172
PRECAUTIONS
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1. Remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket application
surface and the mating surface using suitable tool.
• Remove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the
liquid gasket application surface, bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces and remove adhering
moisture, grease and foreign material.
3. Attach the liquid gasket tube to the suitable tool.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-21, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
4. Apply the liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location
with the specified dimensions.
• If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply the
liquid gasket to the groove.
• Normally apply the liquid gasket on the inside edge of the bolt
holes. Also apply to the outside edge of the bolt holes when
specified in the procedure.
• Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mat-
ing component.
• If the liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
• Do not retighten after the installation.
• Wait 30 minutes or more after installation before refilling the
engine with oil or coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are more specific instructions in the procedures contained in this manual concerning liquid
gasket application, observe them.
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