Refitting oil pan

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: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface.
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage.

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

Remove rough seal remains on the sealing surface (1) of the crankcase with the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .

Clean the sealing surface (1) with brake cleaner.

CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
Brake cleaner 2.0	20, Canister	83192365215

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

Remove fine seal remains on the sealing surface (1) of the oil pan with the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .

Clean the sealing surface (1) with brake cleaner.

CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
Brake cleaner 2.0	20, Canister	83192365215

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Have the special tool 2 469 803 ready.

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Position the sealing compound (1) as shown on the special tool 2 469 803 .
Parts: Sealant

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The processing time of the liquid sealing compound can be at a maximum of 10 min.
Commissioning of the assembly is not possible until 25 minutes after the processing time.
Non-observance can lead to leaks in the assembly.

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Apply a sealing bead (1) with the sealing compound in the marked area along the inner edge.

Completely encircle the oil return orifice (arrow) with the sealing compound.

The sealant must not enter the oil return orifice.

SEALING COMPOUND SPECIFICATION

Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound
Processing time <10 minutes at room temperature

50 ml, Cartridge

83190404517

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Height of the sealing bead
		2.0 mm... 2.5 mm

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The special tool 11 8 780 is only required when the transmission is removed.

Position the special tool 0 496 120 (11 8 780) with the transmission bolts (1) in such a way that the oil pan aligns exactly with the timing case cover.
Replace the centering sleeves where required.

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Install oil sump (1) to top front.
Tighten all bolts of the oil pan hand-tight, do not tighten completely.

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Tighten down screws (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Transmission to oil pan (manual transmission and automatic transmission)
M8 x 50	Tightening torque	19 Nm

Attach cable in the marked area.
Connect connector (1) .

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Tighten down screws (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Oil sump to crankcase
M8 x 110	Tightening torque	24 Nm

Tighten down screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Oil sump to crankcase
M8 x 30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

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Tighten all screws (marks).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Oil sump to crankcase
M8 x 30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

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Tighten all screws (marks).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Oil sump to crankcase
M8 x 30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

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Tighten all screws (marks).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Oil sump to crankcase
M8 x 30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE OIL SUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to MOUNTING THE WISHBONE AT THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TENSION STRUT (TRAILING LINK) ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to ATTACHING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD END ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT TO THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Refer to CONNECTING THE CONNECTOR ON THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR AT THE FRONT .
Refer to FASTENING WIRING HARNESS TO THE EPS .
Refer to SECURING THE STEERING SHAFT AT THE BOTTOM ON THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to FASTENING THE COOLANT LINE .
Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD GASKET LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to FILLING ENGINE OIL .
Refer to OPENING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
Refer to ACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TORSION STRUT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT SIDE RIGHT AND LEFT .
Refer to MEASURING THE RIDE HEIGHT OF THE FRONT AXLE AND ADJUSTING THE NORMAL POSITION .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE SCREW CONNECTION FOR THE TENSION STRUT ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING COVERS AT FRONT BOTTOM ON LEFT AN RIGHT SIDES .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .