Remove/install oil pan - AR01.45-P-7500QB

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ENGINE 272.960 in MODEL 209.356/456

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Components

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Shown on model 209 with transmission 716.6

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan, Bolts And Oil Sensor

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Fig 3: Identifying Bracket, O2 Sensor Connectors & Bolts

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MODIFICATION NOTES

15.3.06	Sealant path adapted to development specifications	AH01.45-P-0001-01SX
15.3.06	Sealant path adapted to development specifications	AH01.45-P-0001-01VB

	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running	Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Open engine hood and raise to vertical position	Model 209
2	Remove air filter housing		AR09.10-P-1150QB
3	Remove hot film mass air flow sensor		AR07.07-P-1453QB
4	Remove air duct housing		AR09.20-P-0080QB
5	Raise vehicle		AR00.60-P-1000P
6	Detach lower engine compartment paneling	Installation: Install engine compartment paneling only after engine test run.	AR61.20-P-1105P
7	Drain engine oil
	See engine oil and filter change	Model 203, 209 with engine 272	AP18.00-P-0101PIT
		Installation: Replace sealing ring on oil drain screw.
8	Detach catalytic converters (1, 2) from exhaust manifolds	Installation: Clean connection points free of combustion and corrosion residues and replace bolts.
8	Detach catalytic converters (1, 2) from exhaust manifolds		*BA49.10-P-1001-01Y
9	Detach pressure line (3) for the power steering from the oil pan (4) by removing the bolt (5)		*BA01.45-P-1004-01M
10	Remove bracket (6) for electrical line circuit 30 from oil pan (4) by removing bolt (7)	Engine 272
10			*BA01.45-P-1008-01M
11	Remove oil cooler lines for automatic transmission from oil pan (4)	Vehicles with transmission 722.9
11			*BA27.55-P-1003-01D
12	Unplug plug (8) from oil sensor (oil level, temperature and quality) (B40)
13	Disconnect both engine mounts from front axle carrier by unscrewing bolts (9)	Model 209	*BA22.10-P-1002-03B
14	Remove oil pan bottom section		AR01.45-P-7555QB
15	Remove oil dipstick guide tube		AR18.40-P-3510QB
16	Attach engine hoist and raise engine	Make sure when lifting out engine that no cables and lines are damaged and that engine does not hit against partition wall.	AR33.10-P-0100-01P
17	Remove bolts (10) and bracket (14)		*BA27.40-P-1001-01E
18	Detach oil pan (4) by removing bolts (10, 11, 12, 13)	Installation: Observe different bolt lengths and bolt diameters as per bolt plan:
		Engine 272	AR01.45-P-7500-06VA
		Bolt, oil pan to cylinder crankcase, timing case cover or rear cover	*BA01.45-P-1002-01M
		Oil pan top section at cylinder crankcase to transmission side	*BA01.45-P-1005-01M
		Bolt for automatic transmission on engine	*BA27.40-P-1001-01E
20	Detach oil pan (4) from the cylinder crankcase and remove it to rear	Use a screwdriver to pry off oil pan (4) from cylinder crankcase at the given place (arrow). Installation: Apply sealant to sealing surface of oil pan (4) according to sealant path.
	Notes on sealant path for oil pan top section	Engine 272	AH01.45-P-0001-01VB
		Squeeze gun	Figure
		Loctite sealant 5970	*BR00.45-Z-1013-01A
	Clean
21	Clean sealing surfaces at oil pan (4) and at cylinder crankcase	Do not use any sharp-edged tools or abrasive paper as this will damage the sealing surfaces.	AR01.00-P-0050-01A
		Loctite 7200	*BR00.45-Z-1038-04A
		Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml)	*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A
22	Install in the reverse order
23	Check engine oil level approx. 5 minutes after switching off engine (after reaching operating temperature), if required adjust to correct level	The vehicle must be on a level surface otherwise false measurements will occur.
24	Check for oil leaks with engine running

OIL PAN

Number	Designation			Engine 272
BA01.45-P-1002-01M	Bolt, oil pan to cylinder crankcase, timing case cover or rear cover		Nm	9
BA01.45-P-1004-01M	Bolt, power steering pressure line to oil pan	M6	Nm	10
BA01.45-P-1005-01M	Oil pan top section on cylinder crankcase on transmission side	M8x30	Nm	20
BA01.45-P-1008-01M	Bolt, electrical line bracket for circuit 30 to oil pan	M6	Nm	10

EXHAUST SYSTEM

Number	Designation		Engine 272 in model 203, 209
BA49.10-P-1001-01Y	Bolt, catalytic converter to exhaust manifold	Nm	20

TRANSMISSION OIL COOLING SYSTEM

Number	Designation		Transmission 722.9
BA27.55-P-1003-01D	Bolt, oil cooler line to engine oil pan	Nm	12

ENGINE MOUNT, ENGINE SUPPORT (ENGINE SIDE)

Number	Designation		Model 209
BA22.10-P-1002-03B	Bolt connecting front engine mount to front axle crossmember	Nm	35

HOUSING

Number	Designation		Transmission 722.9 in model 209
BA27.40-P-1001-01E	Bolt, automatic transmission to crankcase	Nm	39

Fig 4: Identifying Squeeze Gun (112 589 00 25 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1013-01A	Loctite sealant 5970	A 003 989 98 20
BR00.45-Z-1038-04A	Loctite 7200	Henkel Loctite Deutschland GmbH Arabellastrasse 17 81925 Menchen Germany Tel. +49 899268-0 Fax + 49 899101978 www.Loctite.de
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A	Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml)	A 001 986 71 71 10