Remove lower oil pan section
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WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00... RAISING THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Driving without thrust field is not permissible.
Driving without thrust field is not permissible.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to DRAINING THE MOTOR OIL .
- Release oil drain plug (1) .
- Remove oil drain screw (1)
with sealing ring.NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations. - Catch the motor oil with a suitable collecting vessel.
- Uninstall cable holder (1) .
- Disconnect plug connection (2)
.
- Loosen screws in area (1) .
- Protect the oil pan (2)
from falling.
- Lever off the lower oil pan section (1) from the upper oil sump section with a suitable screwdriver.
- Remove lower section of oil pan (1) downwards.