Refitting engine oil pan

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body .
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks .

Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface .
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage .

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

Remove rough seal remains on the sealing surface (1) of the crankcase with the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .

Clean the sealing surface (1) with the brake cleaner.

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CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION

Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
	20, Canister	83192365215

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

Remove fine seal remains on the sealing surface (1) of the oil pan with the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .

Clean the sealing surface (1) with the brake cleaner.

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CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION

Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
	20, Canister	83192365215

Have the special tool 2 469 803 ready.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 11 00... OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES .
Position the sealing compound (1) as shown on the special tool 2 469 803 .
Parts: Sealing compound

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The processing time of the liquid sealing compound can be at a maximum of 10 min.
Commissioning of the assembly is not possible until 25 minutes after the processing time.
Non-observance can lead to leaks in the assembly.

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Apply a sealing bead (1) with the sealing compound in the marked area along the inner edge.

Completely encircle the oil return orifice (arrow in illustration) with the sealing compound.

Make sure no sealing compound enters the oil return orifice.

SEALING COMPOUND DESCRIPTION

Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound Processing time <10 minutes at room temperature

50 ml, Cartridge

83190404517

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Height of the sealing bead
	2.0 mm... 2.5 mm

The special tool 11 8 780 is only required when the transmission is removed.

Position the special tool 0 496 120 (11 8 780) with the transmission bolts (1) so that the oil pan is exactly flush with timing case cover.
If necessary, replace the centering sleeves.

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Install oil sump (1) to top front.
Tighten all bolts of the oil pan hand-tight, do not tighten completely.

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Tighten down screws (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Transmission to oil pan (manual transmission and automatic transmission)
M8x50	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Attach cable in the marked area.
Connect plug (1) .

Tighten down screws (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil sump to crankcase
M8x110	Tightening torque	24 Nm

Tighten down screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil sump to crankcase
M8x30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

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Tighten all bolts (marks).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil sump to crankcase
M8x30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

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Tighten all bolts (marks).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil sump to crankcase
M8x30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

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Tighten all bolts (marks).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil sump to crankcase
M8x30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to RAISING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to TOPPING UP THE ENGINE OIL .
Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .