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

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove underbody protection at front and rear . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION or 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Release oil drain plug . See 00 00 610 SERVICE - ENGINE OIL (N63) or 11 00... SERVICE - ENGINE OIL (N63) 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:

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Lower Oil Sump Section

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Clean sealing surfaces.

Replace gasket.

Replace screws.

When replacing lower oil sump section:

Convert oil level sensor.

Replace sealing ring.

NOTE: Procedure with four-wheel drive.