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

Necessary preliminary work:

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

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 Plug Connection, Screws And Lower Oil Sump Section

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When replacing lower oil sump section:

Convert oil level sensor.

Replace sealing ring.

NOTE: Procedure with four-wheel drive.