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Refitting oil pan

Screws of the oil sump 

Fig 1: Oil Sump Screws Tightening Sequence
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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.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Brake cleaner 2.0  500 ml, Spray can 83192365214
20, Canister 83192365215
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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Brake cleaner 2.0  500 ml, Spray can 83192365214
20, Canister 83192365215
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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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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.
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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
When assembling, it is essential to observe screwing sequences and tightening torques.
Failure to comply with the regulations can lead to leaks and damage.
Fig 2: Oil Pan Screws Tightening Sequence
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Oil sump to crankcase
M8 x 30 Tightening torque  24 Nm
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Oil sump to crankcase
M8 x 110 Tightening torque  24 Nm
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

Standard screw connection M6
M6 Tightening torque  8 Nm
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Idler pulley cover on oil pan
M6 tightening torque  10 Nm
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Idler pulley cover on oil pan
M6 tightening torque  10 Nm
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Follow-up work