11 13 000 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil sump (N18)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

Drain ENGINE OIL .
Protect exhaust system against oil contamination and cover with suitable materials, clean if required.

Unscrew sump bolts in area of line (1).

Tightening torque: 11 13 2 AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Sump Bolts

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Remove bolt (1) above exhaust manifold using special tools 11 9 582 and 11 9 581 .

Fig 2: Removing Bolt Above Exhaust Manifold Using Special Tools (11 9 582) And (11 9 581)

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

Fig 3: Cleaning Sealing Surface With Special Tool (11 4 470)

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IMPORTANT: Do not remove sealing bead itself.
Use a sharp knife to remove only the protruding or sticking-out parts of sealing beads (1).

Installation note:

Apply liquid gasket thinly and evenly.

Fig 4: Identifying Protruding Parts Of Sealing Beads

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Assemble engine.