Remove oil sump

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.

WARNING: Heavy component falling down or tipping.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
For additional information see: MOVE THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .

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 INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING TOPPING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LATERAL HOOD SEALS .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING TRAILING LINK AT SPRING BOLT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL UPPER PART IN THE CENTER .
Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to REMOVING ALL IGNITION COILS .
Refer to REMOVING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE FRONT AIR SUSPENSIONS .
Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
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 REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR THRUST FIELD .
Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING SPRAY GUARD .
Refer to REMOVING THE OUTPUT SHAFTS .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to MOVE THE ENGINE TO THE MOUNTING ORIENTATION .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECTING THE VACUUM HOSE OF THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING REINFORCEMENT BRACE ON RIGHT .
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING .
Refer to REMOVING CRASH LEVERS LEFT AND RIGHT .
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 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 MOUNT OF THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to UNSCREW THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to COMPLETELY REMOVING FRONT AXLE .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER OF THE OIL SUMP .
Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to RELEASING FRONT PROP SHAFT FROM FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to REMOVING BEARING BRACKET .

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

Unlock and detach the clamps (arrows).
Unlock and release the plug connection (1) .

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Loosen clamp (1) .
Guide out and remove sealing cap (2) .

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Unscrew the transmission bolts (1) .

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Loosen screws (1) .

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Loosen screws (1) .

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Loosen screws (1) .

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Loosen screws (1) .

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Loosen screws (1) .

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Increased force may be necessary during disassembly because the component is bonded with liquid sealing compound.
Detach the oil pan (1) in the marked areas (2) with suitable tools (3) .
Thread out the oil pan (1) down and back and remove.

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