Refitting sump

Screwing sequence of the oil pan 

Fig 1: Oil Pan Screws Tightening Sequence

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1 - 20 Screws 

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• Clean the sealing surface (1)  on the oil pan with the special tool 0 495 103 (11 4 471) and the special tool 0 495 104 (11 4 472) .
• Clean the sealing surface (1)  with brake cleaner.
  CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION
  
  

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

  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.
• Clean the sealing surface (1)  on the crankcase with the special tool 0 495 103 (11 4 471) and the special tool 0 495 104 (11 4 472) .
• Clean the sealing surface (1)  with 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: 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.
• Apply a sealing bead along the inner edge (1)  of the oil pan.

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• Completely surround the oil return orifice (arrow) with the sealing compound.

  The sealant must not enter the oil return orifice.

  TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  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)  in such a way that the oil pan aligns exactly with the timing case cover.
• Replace the centering sleeves where required.

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Improper screw length can cause component damage  .
  The use of screws of improper length can lead to component damage  .

  • Note the correct screw length.
  • Install screws that correspond to the original length.

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• Make sure that the correct  screw (2)  (M8x40) is used to attach the oil pan to the transmission.

  The screw (1)  (mounting bolt of the starter motor) must never  be used to attach the oil pan.

• Thread in the oil pan carefully  and position.
• Tighten all bolts (2)  to (20)  of the oil pan.
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Oil sump to crankcase
  M8x30	Tightening torque	24 Nm
  M8x110	Tightening torque	24 Nm

  Fig 2: Oil Pan Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Tighten transmission screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Transmission to oil sump
  M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Insert and install the holder (3)  .
• Tighten down screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Holder to oil pan
  M12	Tightening torque	100 Nm

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• Tighten down screw (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Holder to front axle support
  M12	Tightening torque	100 Nm

• Secure the positive battery cable (4)  at the clamps (5)  .
• Connect and lock the connector (3)  .
• Make sure the connector (3)  engages audibly.
• Insert and install the holder (2)  .
• Tighten down screw (1)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR DUCT BETWEEN THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER AND THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR IN THE MOUNT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
• Refer to TOPPING UP THE MOTOR OIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
• Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .