Remove/install oil dipstick guide tube - AR18.40-P-3510GZB

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ENGINE 642 in MODEL 164

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Dipstick Guide Tube, Sealing Ring And Bolt

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	Remove/install
	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
1	Remove bolt (1)		*BA18.40-P-1001-01M
2	Pull out oil dipstick guide tube (2) to the top	In order to avoid engine oil from running out, the vehicle must be on a level surface. Installation: Replace sealing ring (3) on oil dipstick guide tube (2).
3	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 from working on the vehicle as it is being started or when the engine is running	Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
4	Carry out engine test run	Inspect engine for leaks.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

Oil level, oil pressure sensor

OIL LEVEL AND OIL PRESSURE SENSOR

Number	Designation		Engine 642
BA18.40-P-1001-01M	Bolt for oil dipstick guide tube	Nm	11