11 13 000 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil sump (N12)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release oil sump bolts in area of line (1).

Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Sump Bolts

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Release screw (1) over exhaust manifold with special tools 11 9 582 and 11 9 581.

Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (11 9 582 And 11 9 581) And Screw

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Clean sealing face (1) with special tool 11 4 470.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Face

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IMPORTANT: Do not use adhesive sealing bead.

Remove protruding or surplus sealing beads (1) with a suitable tool.

Installation:

Do not use liquid seal.

A metal substrate gasket is available for repairs.

Fig 4: Identifying Sealing Beads

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Assemble engine.