11 13 020 Removing and installing/replacing lower oil sump section (N63)
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove underbody protection at front and rear. See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION and 51 47 491 REMOVING REFITTING/REPLACING REAR ENGINE UNDERCOVER .
- RELEASE OIL DRAIN PLUG and drain engine oil.
- Remove stiffening plate (all-wheel drive vehicle). See 31 11 040 REMOVE AND INSTALL/REPLACE STIFFENING PLATE (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE) .
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.
When replacing lower oil sump section:
Convert oil level sensor.
Replace sealing ring.
NOTE:
Procedure with four-wheel drive.
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.
When replacing lower oil sump section:
Convert oil level sensor.
Replace sealing ring.