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

ENGINES 273 in MODEL 216, 221 Vehicles with front sump 

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Remove/Install Components - Shown On Vehicle With Code 487

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Shown on vehicle with Active Body Control (ABC) Code 487 

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Remove/Install Components - Shown On Vehicle With Code 487

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Shown on vehicle with Active Body Control (ABC) Code 487 

	Remove/install
	Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.
	Notes on Active Body Control suspension		AH32.50-P-0001-01N
	Notes on AIRmatic		AH32.22-P-1000-02SX
1	Empty suspension struts using STAR DIAGNOSIS	Vehicles with AIRmatic STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system
2	Deactivate easy entry/exit function	Vehicles with memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors) code 275	AR54.30-P-1000-02ESX
3	Turn front wheels to straight-ahead position and secure steering wheel with holding device.	The steering wheel must not be turned when the steering coupling is detached, otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed.
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4	Remove the front wheels
	Remove/install wheels		AP40.10-P-4050SX
5	Remove air filter housing		AR09.10-P-1150SX
6	Remove bottom engine compartment paneling	Install engine compartment paneling only after engine test run.	AR61.20-P-1105SX
7	Drain engine oil
	Engine oil and filter change		AP18.00-P-0101SX
8	Remove oil pan bottom section (1)		AR01.45-P-7555SX
9	Detach intake pipe (3) from oil pump (4)		*BA18.10-P-1004-01B
10	Disconnect electrical connector (2) on switch (S43)
11	Remove bolt (1a).		*BA01.45-P-1002-01M
12	Remove bolts (1b) and take off bracket (5) with switch (S43)		*BA01.45-P-1002-01M
13	Remove oil dipstick guide tube (7).		AR18.40-P-3510SX
14	Detach engine mount (6) from front axle carrier (31)		AR22.10-P-1260SX
15	Mount engine lifting device 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-0105SX
16	Disconnect steering coupling		AR46.10-P-8000SX
17	Loosen bolted connections for spring control arm on front axle carrier (31)	Vehicles with AIRmatic	AR33.15-P-0170SX
		Vehicles with Active Body Control (Code 487) only.	AR33.15-P-0170SY
18	Detach bolted connections for torque struts on front axle carrier (31)		AR33.15-P-0160SX
19	Detach link rods from stabilizer bar	Vehicles with AIRmatic	AR32.20-P-0300SX
20	Remove bolts (15) and detach hydraulic line (17b) from front axle carrier (31)	Vehicles with Active Body Control (Code 487) only.
21	Remove bolt (1c) and double clamp (8) from oil cooler line		*BA27.55-P-1005-01D
22	Detach retaining clamp (9) from front axle carrier (31).
23	Detach vehicle jack support point (18) from front axle carrier (31)
24	Remove bolts from oil pan (10)	Observe different bolt lengths and diameters: ↓
		Bolt plan for oil pan	AR01.45-P-7500-06SX
			*BA01.45-P-1002-01M
			*BA01.45-P-1005-01M
			*BA27.40-P-1008-01A
25	Prop front axle carrier (31) with transmission jack (01) and transmission platform (02)	Transmission jack Transmission platform
26	Remove bolts (1d) from front axle carrier (31)		*BA33.10-P-1001-01K
27	Lower front axle carrier (31)	When lowering, ensure that no cables or lines are damaged.
28	Detach the oil pan (10) from the crankcase and remove it to rear	Carefully pry off oil pan (10) from crankcase so that the sealing surfaces are not damaged. Apply sealant to the sealing surface of oil pan (10): ↓
		Notes on sealant path for oil pan	AH01.45-P-0001-01SX
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		Sealant	*BR00.45-Z-1013-01A
	Clean
29	Clean sealing surfaces on oil pan (10) and 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
		Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml)	*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A
30	Install in the reverse order
31	Perform wheel alignment check	Model 221 Model 216	AR40.20-P-0200SX
32	Check engine oil level about 5 minutes after switching off the warm engine and correct if necessary
	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
33	Carry out engine test run, checking the engine for proper operation and leaks

Fig 3: Identifying Squeeze Gun (112 589 00 25 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Holding Device (129 589 01 21 00)

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