Refitting engine oil pan

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• Remove fine seal remains on the sealing surface (1)  of the oil pan with the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470).
• 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.

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• Remove rough seal remains on the sealing surface (1)  of the crankcase with the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470).
• Clean the sealing surface (1)  with brake cleaner.
  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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• Position the sealing compound (1)  as shown on the special tool 2 469 803.

  Parts:  Sealing compound

  SEALING COMPOUND SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound  Processing time <10 minutes at room temperature

  50 ml, Cartridge

  83190404517

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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.

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• Apply the sealing compound (1)  along the line with a height of 2 mm to 2.5 mm.

  Apply the sealing compound along the inner edge.

• Completely encircle the oil return orifice (arrow) with the sealing compound.
  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)  so that the oil pan is exactly flush with crankcase.
• If necessary, replace lining sleeves.

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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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• Ensure that the correct (2)  screw (M8 x 40) is used to attach the oil pan to the transmission.

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

• Insert and install oil pan (1)  to top front.
• Tighten all bolts of the oil pan (1) hand-tight  , do not  tighten completely.

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• Tighten the screws (arrows).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

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• Tighten the screws (arrows).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

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• Tighten the screws (arrows).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

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• Tighten transmission screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Transmission to oil pan (manual transmission and automatic transmission)
  M8x50	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Tighten transmission screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Transmission to oil pan (manual transmission and automatic transmission)
  M8x50	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Secure the clamps (arrows).
• Connect and lock the connector (1)  .
• Make sure the connector (1)  engages audibly.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE OIL SUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING BEARING BRACKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to REPLACING THE LEFT AND RIGHT RADIAL SHAFT SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING OUTPUT SHAFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TENSION STRUTS ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE WISHBONE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE RIGHT AND LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT ONTO THE WHEEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE TIE ROD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to FASTENING ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND COOLANT HOSES TO THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: CONNECT THE VACUUM LINE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
• Refer to SECURING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS TO THE ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to SECURING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM ON STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to LOWERING THE ENGINE AND DETACHING THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
• Refer to FASTENING THE ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKETS TO THE ENGINE MOUNTS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD SEAL ON THE LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING ALL IGNITION COILS .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COWL UPPER PART .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to TOPPING UP THE MOTOR OIL .
• Refer to TOPPING UP/CHECKING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL OIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
• Refer to INSTALLING BATTERY COVER IN TRUNK .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (12 V BATTERY) .
• Refer to ACTIVATING HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING FLAP IN RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING COVER ON EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .