11 13 020 Removing and installing/replacing lower oil sump section (N63)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove underbody protection at front and rear. See FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION and REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Release oil drain plug and DRAIN ENGINE OIL .
Remove STIFFENING PLATE (all-wheel drive vehicle, F12, F13).

Unlock plug connection (1) on oil level sensor and disconnect.

Release screws (2) along line.

Tightening torque 11 13 3AZ .

Remove lower oil sump section (3).

Installation note:

Clean sealing surfaces.

Replace gasket.

Replace screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Oil Sump Section, Plug Connection And Screw

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When replacing lower oil sump section:

Convert oil level sensor.

Replace sealing ring.

NOTE: Procedure with four-wheel drive.