Remove/install oil pan - AR01.45-P-7500GZS (ML63 AMG)

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ENGINE 156 in MODEL 164, 251

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Remove/Install Components - Engine 156

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	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of lifting platform and position four support plates at lifting platform support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury caused by fingers being pinched or crushed when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof.	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts	All models	AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Open engine hood	Model 164	AR88.40-P-1000GZ
		Model 251	AR88.40-P-1000RT
2	Remove both intake air ducts
3	Remove air filter housing	Do not tilt front engine cover, but lift upwards vertically otherwise retaining lugs can break off.	AR09.10-P-1150GZS
4	Mount the engine hoist	Model 164	AR33.10-P-0100-01GZ
		Model 251	AR33.10-P-0100-01RT
		Engine supporting frame basic frame side piece (M/S-class) Model 251: ↓	*WE58.40-Z-1027-11A
		Engine lifting device side adapter for model 251	*WH58.30-Z-1019-07A
5	Loosen oil dipstick guide tube at cylinder head on the right		AR18.40-P-3510GZS
6	Raise vehicle with lifting platform	Model 164	AR00.60-P-1000GZ
		Model 251	AR00.60-P-1000RT
7	Remove bottom engine compartment paneling	Only install engine cover after inspecting for leaks.
		Model 164	AR61.20-P-1105GZ
		Model 251	AR61.20-P-1105RT
8	Remove oil pan bottom section (1)		AR01.45-P-7555GZS
			*BA01.45-P-1003-01R
9	Remove bolt (5) on automatic transmission oil lines bracket		*BA01.45-P-1005-01R
10	Disconnect electrical plug contact for oil level checking switch (4)
11	Remove bolts (3) at oil pan (2), remove oil pan (2)	Lead oil dipstick guide tube out of oil pan (2). Do not damage the sealing surfaces when removing!
	Notes on sealant path for oil pan		AH01.45-P-0001-01AMG
		Installation: Clean sealing surfaces; apply sealant to sealing surfaces with a bead of 2.0 mm (± 0.5 mm)! The sealant must be applied within 10 minutes! The silicone bead must not be spread!
		Sealant	*BR00.45-Z-1013-01A
			*BA01.45-P-1002-01R
12	Install in the reverse order
	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
13	Conduct engine test run and check engine for leaks

OIL PAN

Number	Designation			Engine 156
BA01.45-P-1002-01R	Oil pan top section on crankcase	M6	Nm	8.4
BA01.45-P-1003-01R	Bolt, oil pan bottom section to oil pan	M6	Nm	8.4
BA01.45-P-1005-01R	Bracket, oil lines to oil pan	M6	Nm	5

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1019-07A	Side adapter for engine lifting device, Company BlitzRotary GmbH D-78199 Br unlingen

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1027-11A

Engine support frame

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1013-01A	Sealant	A 003 989 98 20