Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
Protect drive belt against dirt
Have a cleaning cloth ready to catch escaping oil

Disconnect plug connection on oil pressure switch (3)

Remove oil pressure switch (3).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws

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Screw in special tool 11 4 050 with sealing ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (11 4 050) And Sealing Ring

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