Removing the upper oil sump section

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After a brake pad exchange and before pressing the brake pedal: It is imperative to apply the electromechanical parking brake.
If this is not observed, a CC message appears and the brake system switches to the emergency program. The brake booster is no longer active.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
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 REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT AND LEFT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILTER ELEMENT .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM (DOOR SILL) .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING STRUT (AIR SUSPENSION) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to BRINGING THE COMBUSTION ENGINE TO INSTALLATION POSITION (INTAKE FILTER HOUSING REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVING STIFFENING STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER AT THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING CRASH LEVERS LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE AUXILIARY HEATER .
Refer to REMOVING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS .
Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
Refer to RELEASING UNIVERSAL JOINT ON STEERING GEAR .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to DETACHING THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to FASTENING THE SWIVEL BEARING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE CONNECTOR FROM VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTIONS ON THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT .
Refer to LOOSENING AND TYING UP BRAKE CALIPER, LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SPRING STRUT HOLDER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT: .
Refer to RELEASING THE BRACKET OF THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLING .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE COOLANT HOSE FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to PREPARING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to POSITIONING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to LOOSENING THE SWIVEL BEARING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to UNSCREW THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE .
Refer to REMOVING GUIDE TUBE FOR OIL DIPSTICK .
Refer to RELEASING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
Refer to RELEASING FRONT PROP SHAFT FROM FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION .
Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE MOUNT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to REMOVING LOWER OIL PAN SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING OIL PUMP .

Screw connection of upper oil sump section

Fig 1: Upper Oil Sump Section Screws Loosening Sequence

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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) .

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
Release, feed out and remove the oil pressure sensor (3) .
Loosen the clamp (arrow).

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Release the cable (1) from the clamp (2) .

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Loosen screw (25) to (3) .

Fig 2: Upper Oil Sump Section Screws Loosening Sequence

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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.

Support the oil pan using special tools 2 219 012 and 0 495 498 (23 4 050) .

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Loosen screws (1) and (2) .
Guide out and remove upper oil sump section (3) with the help of an support person.

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