Oil Pan Upper Section, Removing And Installing: Removing

• Vehicles without high-voltage system: transmission removed. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .
• Vehicle with high-voltage system: engine is removed and is secured on the Engine and Transmission Holder. Refer to Engine, Securing To Engine And Transmission Holder .

Depending on the model, preliminary work may be required. Refer to Oil Pan Upper Section, Removing And Installing .

-- Remove the transmission side sealing flange. Refer to Sealing Flange, Removing And Installing, Transmission Side .

-- Remove the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump, Removing And Installing .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the Oil Pressure Regulation Valve -N428-.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Regulation Valve

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts

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• First pry the oil pan upper section out on the transmission side. Proceed carefully when prying out.

Version 1 Oil Pan Upper Section:

Fig 3: Oil Pan Upper Section - Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 14- and remove the oil pan upper section.

Version 2 Oil Pan Upper Section:

Fig 4: Oil Pan Upper Section - Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the plugs on the three bolts.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 18- and remove the oil pan upper section.