Necessary preliminary work

Remove oil filter cover with oil filter (1) with special tool 11 9 240 .

Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ .

Fig 1: Removing Oil Filter Cover With Special Tool 11 9 240

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Release bolt (1). Remove oil pipes (2) from oil filter housing.

Release holders of supply/return lines on oil sump

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pipes Screw

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Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 11 41 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Intake Pipe And Screws

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Fig 4: Identifying Transmission End Screws And Upper Oil Sump Section

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Release screws in area of line (1).

Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ .

Release screws (2) on transmission end 24 00 1AZ .

Remove upper oil sump section (3).

Installation note:

Free sealing surfaces of seal debris and clean.

Replace gasket.

Modify oil pressure switch if replacing oil sump.

Assemble engine.