Q: How to service and repair the oil pan on Toyota Camry?
A: The first step to service this oil pan involves removal of the drain plug to drain oil from the pan before proceeding. Proceed by uninstalling the oil pan sub-assembly through the removal of 12 bolts alongside 2 nuts then insert the blade of Special Service Tool: 09032-00100 to cut the applied sealer between the crankcase and oil pan before removing the oil pan with caution toward the cylinder block and oil pan contact surfaces. Place the oil pan within 3 minutes after seal packing while keeping the engine free from start-up for at least 2 hours post-installation. Clear all oil residue from the contact surface before installation. Install seal packing (Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent) as a continuous bead measuring 3 mm to 4 mm (0.157 in.) before putting on the oil pan once any old packing (FIPG) material gets removed and the contact surfaces remain free of oil. The oil pan requires installation with 12 bolts and 2 nuts using a torque of 9.0 N.m that corresponds to 92 kgfcm as well as 80 in.lbf. You should install a new gasket and oil pan drain plug while tightening it to 25 N. (255 kgfcm, 18 ft.lbf).