Refitting engine oil pan

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Position the oil sump (1).

Tighten the screws crosswise along the dashed line (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil pan on rear axle differential
M6x30 Tighten crosswise.	Tightening torque	12 Nm

Connect connectors (4) and lock.
Fasten the holder (3) to the rear axle differential.

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Follow-up work

Refer to TOPPING UP THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID .