11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing upper oil sump section (N63 hybrid)

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Special tools required:

11 9 240

WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drain off ENGINE OIL
Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION
LOWER FRONT AXLE
Remove FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
Remove LOWER OIL SUMP SECTION
Release SUPPLY/RETURN LINES on oil filter
Release holders of supply/return lines on oil sump
Detach plug from oil pressure switch
Unclip wiring harness on oil sump

Remove oil filter cover with oil filter (1) with special tool 11 9 240 .

Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ .

Fig 1: Removing Oil Filter Cover Using Special Tool (11 9 240)

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Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 11 41 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Filter Cover And Mounting Screws

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Release bolts in area of line (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Cover Bolts Line Area

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Release bolts in area of line (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts Line Area

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Release bolts in area of line (2).

Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ .

Release 4 bolts on transmission side.

Tightening torque 24 00 1AZ .

Remove upper oil sump section (1).

Installation:

Free sealing faces of seal debris and clean.

Replace seal.

Modify oil pressure switch if replacing oil sump.

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Oil Sump Section And Transmission Side Bolts Line Area

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Assemble engine.