Remove oil sump

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WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Heavy component falling down or tipping .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
For additional information see: SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION .

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 The brake booster is no longer active.

Preliminary work

Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING SEAL FOR FRONT BONNET .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT , and REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
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 REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER AT THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to REMOVING REINFORCEMENT BRACE ON RIGHT .
Refer to MOVE THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
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 DETACHING THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to FASTENING THE SWIVEL BEARING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT AND LEFT SPRING STRUT HOLDER FROM THE BOTTOM WISHBONE .
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 DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to PREPARING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to POSITION THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to LOOSENING THE SWIVEL BEARING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to UNSCREWING THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER OF THE OIL SUMP .
Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body .
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks .

Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Unlock and detach the clamps (arrows).
Unlock and release the plug connection (1).

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Loosen clamp (1).
Guide out and remove sealing cap (2).

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Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).

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Loosen screws (1).

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Loosen screws (1).

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Loosen screws (1).

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Loosen screws (1).

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Loosen screws (1).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Increased force may be necessary during disassembly because the component is bonded with liquid sealing compound.

Detach the oil pan (1) in the marked areas (2) with suitable tools (3).
Thread out the oil pan (1) down and back and remove.

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