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

ENGINE 273, 272 in MODEL 221.08/18 

ENGINE 273 in MODEL 216.38 

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Dipstick Guide Tube Remove/Install Components

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	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
1	Remove hot film mass air flow sensor and air duct pipe		AR07.07-P-1453SX
2	Detach vacuum line on brake booster and place to one side
3	Remove oil dipstick (1).
4	Remove bolt (2)		*BA01.45-P-1006-01M
5	Remove bottom engine compartment paneling	Install engine compartment paneling only after engine test run.	AR61.20-P-1105SX
6	Drain engine oil
	Engine oil and filter change		AP18.00-P-0101SX
7	Remove bolts (3)		*BA01.45-P-1006-01M
8	Detach retaining clamp (6) from oil dipstick guide tube (5)
9	Remove oil dipstick guide tube (5) downwards	Replace seal (4) in the oil pan. Do not tilt oil dipstick guide tube (5) when inserting so that seal (4) is not damaged.
10	Install in the reverse order
11	Check engine oil level about 5 minutes after switching off the warm engine, if necessary adjust to correct level
	Engine oil and filter change		AP18.00-P-0101SX
	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
12	Carry out engine test run, check engine for function and oil leaks