Removing the upper oil sump section

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH HEADLIGHTS .
Refer to REMOVING THE FANFARE HORN ON THE LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FANFARE HORN TOWARDS THE RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT-HAND AIR DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT INTAKE PORT .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT AIR DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE PROTECTIVE SHIELD ON THE RADIATOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR 2 AND THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE BELT PULLEY .
Refer to REMOVING THE VIBRATION DAMPER .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE LATERAL HOOD SEALS .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE FRONT AIR SUSPENSIONS .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING TRAILING LINK AT SPRING BOLT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL UPPER PART IN THE CENTER .
Refer to REMOVING TOPPING CLEAN AIR PIPE AT LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY .
Refer to REMOVING CHARGE AIR PIPE ON LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE OUTPUT SHAFTS .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING .
Refer to RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE CALIPERS .
Refer to DETACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: RELEASING LINE FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSORS .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTIONS OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT .
Refer to MOVING THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to RELEASING THE THERMOSTAT OR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to PREPARING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to POSITIONING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP SWIVEL BEARING ATTACHMENT .
Refer to UNSCREW THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to LOWERING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to RELEASING THE HOLDER FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to COMPLETELY REMOVING FRONT AXLE .
Refer to RELEASING FRONT PROP SHAFT FROM FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to RELEASING THE OIL FILTER COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILTER ELEMENT .
Refer to REMOVING LOWER OIL PAN SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING OIL PUMP .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Unlock connector (1) and detach.
Release the holder (2) from the oil pan and place the vehicle wiring harness aside.
Loosen the screw of the hydraulic valve for the oil pressure control.
Remove the hydraulic valve for the oil pressure control.

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Loosen screw (1) .
Remove the engine oil line on the oil filter.

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Remove rubber plug (1) .

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NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
Unscrew the transmission bolts (1) .
Guide out and remove cable clip.

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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Heavy component.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.
- Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
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Support the oil pan using special tools 2 219 012 and 0 495 498 (23 4 050) .
Loosen screw (1) .
Release all other screws in the direction of the arrow.
Remove the upper oil sump section with the help of another person.

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