11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing upper oil sump section (S63)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

Drain off ENGINE OIL
Lower FRONT AXLE
Remove LOWER OIL SUMP SECTION
Remove OIL PUMP .
Release supply/return lines on oil filter
Release holders of supply/return lines on oil sump
Detach plug from oil pressure switch

Unclip wiring harness on oil sump

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

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

Graphic without reinforcement plate.

Fig 1: Releasing Oil Filter Cover

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Remove oil filter (1).

Release bolts in area of line (2).

Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Filter And Bolts

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Release screws (1).

Release 4 bolts on transmission side.

Graphic without transmission.

Installation note:

Clean gasket debris from sealing surfaces with special tool 11 4 470 .

Replace gasket.

Modify oil pressure switch if replacing oil sump.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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Assemble engine.