Removing upper oil sump section, engine removed

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Screw connection of upper oil sump section

Fig 1: Upper Oil Sump Section Screws Loosening Sequence

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1 - 25 Screws of upper oil sump section

1, Screws

3, M8 x 25

4, 2, Screws

5, 6, M8 x 45

7, 10, 8, 13, 9, 21, 11, 22, 12, 23, 14, 15, 24, 16, 25

16, 25, 17, 18, 19, 20

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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Loosen screws (1) and (2).
With the assistance of another person guide out the upper oil sump section (3) and remove it.

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