11 13 020 Removing and installing/replacing lower oil sump section (N63)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove underbody protection at front and rear. See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION and 51 47 491 REMOVING REFITTING/REPLACING REAR ENGINE UNDERCOVER .
RELEASE OIL DRAIN PLUG and drain engine oil.
Remove stiffening plate (all-wheel drive vehicle). See 31 11 040 REMOVE AND INSTALL/REPLACE STIFFENING PLATE (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE) .

Unlock plug connection (1) on oil level sensor and disconnect.

Release screws (2) along line.

Tightening torque 11 13 3AZ .

Remove lower oil sump section (3).

Installation note:

Clean sealing surfaces.

Replace gasket.

Replace screws.

When replacing lower oil sump section:

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Oil Sump Screws And Oil Level Sensor

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Convert oil level sensor.

Replace sealing ring.

NOTE: Procedure with four-wheel drive.