Install the lower oil pan section
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Clean all threaded belt connections with micro-encapsulated outer and internal threads.
Shavings or other debris must not remain in the components.
If a microencapsulated screw is reused, it must be coated with the following screw locking agent: Loctite 243, medium strength .
The screw connection must be completed within 10 minutes as hardening begins after this period.
Clean all threaded belt connections with micro-encapsulated outer and internal threads.
Shavings or other debris must not remain in the components.
If a microencapsulated screw is reused, it must be coated with the following screw locking agent: Loctite 243, medium strength .
The screw connection must be completed within 10 minutes as hardening begins after this period.
- Clean the sealing surface in the area of (1) with the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .
- Remove the seal (1).
- Clean sealing surfaces with special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .
- Replace the seal (1).
Parts: Seal
- Position the seal (1) on the lower oil pan section (2).
- Position the lower oil pan section.
- Replace screws.
Parts: Screws
- Tighten the screws in this area (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Lower oil pan section to upper oil pan section | ||
|---|---|---|
| M8 Replace screws. |
tightening torque | 27 Nm |
- Connect connectors (2) and lock.
- Attach the cable clip (1).
Follow-up work
- Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
- Refer to FILLING ENGINE OIL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
- Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .