11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing upper oil sump section (N63)

Special tools required: 

• 11 9 240 .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION .
• Lower front axle. See LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (UNIVERSAL LIFTER) or LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (AWD VEHICLES) .
• Remove OIL PUMP .
• Remove FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL (AWD only).
• Remove front output shaft BEARING SUPPORT (AWD only).
• Unclip wiring harness on oil sump.

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

Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ .

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

Release holders of supply/return lines on oil sump

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 11 41 1AZ .

Release bolts in area of line (1).

Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ .

Release bolts (2) on transmission side 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.