11 13 000 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Oil Sump (S85)

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Recycling:

Catch and dispose of used oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drain engine oil .
Secure engine in installation position .
Lower FRONT AXLE (M5) or FRONT AXLE (M6) .
Remove ribbed V-belt .
Release 4x transmission bolts.

Release screws (4).

Unfasten hose clip (3).

Remove hose (1).

Unfasten banjo bolt (2).

Installation:

Replace sealing rings.

Tightening torque 11 36 3AZ. See VARIABLE CAMSHAFT CONTROL .

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clip, Hose And Banjo Bolt

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Release oxygen sensor holder (2), remove if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Oxygen Sensor Holder

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Release screw (1) on heat shield on left and right.

If necessary, remove crankshaft sensor.

Fig 3: Identifying Screw On Heat Shield

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Release screw (1) on heat shield on left and right.

Remove heat shield (2) on left and right.

Fig 4: Identifying Heat Shield

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Disconnect plug connection (2).

Disconnect plug connection (5).

Release cable from holders (1 and 4).

Release screw (5).

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connections And Holders

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Detach cable from bracket (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Bracket

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Detach cable from bracket (3).

Release screw (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Plug Connection And Bracket

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Disconnect plug connection (3).

Release screws (1).

Remove VANOS pressure accumulator in direction of arrow.

Fig 8: Removing VANOS Pressure Accumulator

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Release screw (1).

Release screws (3).

Remove belt tensioner (2).

Fig 9: Identifying Belt Tensioner

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Release screw (1).

Fig 10: Identifying Screw

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Release screw (1).

Fig 11: Identifying Screw

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NOTE: Illustration shows right return pump.
The procedure for the left return pump is identical.

Release screws (1).

Remove electric oil pump (2).

Installation:

Replace O-ring.

Fig 12: Identifying Electric Oil Pump

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Fig 13: Overview Of Oil Sump Screw/Bolt Connections

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Replace oil sump gasket.

Assemble engine.