11 13 000 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil sump (N14)

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Special tools required:

11 4 470
11 9 581
11 9 582

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drain Engine Oil .

Release oil sump bolts in area of line (1).

For tightening torque refer to 11 13 2AZ in 11 13 OIL PAN .

Fig 1: Oil Sump Bolts Area

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Release screw (1) over exhaust manifold with special tools 11 9 582 and 11 9 581 .

Fig 2: Screw, Special Tool (11 9 581) And (11 9 582)

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Clean sealing face (1) with special tool 11 4 470 .

Fig 3: Sealing Face

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IMPORTANT: Do not use adhesive sealing bead.

Remove protruding or sticking-out sealing beads (1) with a sharp knife.

Installation:

Do not use liquid seal.

A metal substrate gasket is available for repairs.

Fig 4: Sealing Beads

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Assemble engine.