28 00 020 Removing and installing or replacing transmission oil sump (GS7D36SG)

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IMPORTANT: Remove transmission oil sump only after it has cooled down.
It is essential to adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness.
Any dirty parts must be cleaned before the hydraulic cap is loosened.
After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the twin-clutch gearbox.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION

Remove oil drain plug (1).

Tightening torque: 8 Nm

Drain off transmission fluid.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drain Plug

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Unscrew all bolts.

Remove transmission oil sump (1).

Installation note:

Clean sealing ring groove with fluff-free cloth.

Fig 2: Transmission Oil Sump Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (GS7D36SG)

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Installation note:

Insert screws until contact with screw heads is made.

Screw down to torque in specified sequence (1-14).

Tightening torque: 10±1 Nm