11 13 000 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil sump (M54)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove intake filter housing .
Remove guide tube for oil dipstick . See Figure.
Lowering front axle support .
Drain off engine oil .
Disconnect plug connection to oil level sensor.

On vehicles with automatic transmission:

Detach oil lines from automatic transmission and from oil pan.

Unfasten oil pan screws at transmission and engine ends.

Lower and remove oil pan.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Pan Screws At Transmission

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Installation:

Sealing faces clean and free of seal debris.

Apply approx. 3 mm wide, 2 mm high coat of Drei Bond to the area around seams.

Fig 2: Applying High Coat Of Drei Bond

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Installation:

Replace seal.
Install oil sump.
Insert all screws on transmission end,
without preload at this stage.
Tighten down screws on engine end.
Tighten screws on transmission end.