Tightening the oil drain plug

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Replace the sealing ring (1) at the oil drain plug (2).
Parts : Sealing ring
Insert and install sealing ring (1) at oil drain plug (2).

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Insert and install oil drain plug (1).

Tighten oil drain plug (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil drain plug
M12x16 Replace the sealing ring.	Tightening torque	25 Nm

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