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: Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!

Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
Detach battery ground lead from battery.
For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults.

Detach battery terminal from battery pole by carefully shifting to and fro. Do not pry off using a tool.

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 TOP CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
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 RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE HOOD SEALS .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE SPRING STRUT, FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING WINDSHIELD PANEL 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 REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to REMOVING UNDERBODY PLANKING ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TORSION STRUT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING REINFORCEMENT BRACE ON RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to MOVE THE ENGINE TO THE MOUNTING ORIENTATION .
Refer to REMOVING THE SPRING STRUT HOLDER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT: .
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING CRASH LEVERS LEFT AND 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 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 SWIVEL BEARING AT THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to UNSCREW THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY .
Refer to REMOVING BEARING BRACKET .
Refer to RELEASING FRONT PROP SHAFT FROM FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER OF THE OIL SUMP .
Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .

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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