11 13 000 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil sump (N20, N26)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drain and add ENGINE OIL
Lower front axle . See 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (UNIVERSAL LIFTER) .

Fig 1: Oil Sump Bolts
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Disconnect plug connection on oil level sensor.

Release bolts along line (1).

Tightening torque: 11 13 3AZ .

Tightening torque: 11 13 8AZ .

Remove synthetic oil pan in downwards direction.

Assemble engine.