Installing Oil Pan

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Information

For tightening torques, tightening sequence and assembly overview, see → 1001IN TIGHTENING TORQUES, TIGHTENING SEQUENCES, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEWS

WARNING: Risk of damage or injury from foreign bodies flying around during grinding, drilling and milling

Risk of eye injuries

→ Wear protective goggles.

NOTE: Residual sealant

Oil bores blocked

→ Ensure that they are cleaned thoroughly and that any remaining sealant is removed completely.

Remove sealant residue from upper and lower parts of oil pan using a rotating plastic brush.
1. 1.1. Sealing surfaces must be free of oil and grease.
  
  Fig 1: Cleaning Oil Pan
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Cut off the nozzle on the tube at the front marking (nozzle diameter is approx. 1 mm).

Fig 2: Cutting Nozzle On Sealant Tube
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Apply a bead of sealant -arrow- to the clean sealing surface on the lower part of the oil pan as shown.
Information

The component must be installed and secured within five minutes of applying sealant.

Sealant bead thickness: approx. 1.5 mm .

Check use-by date of sealant .

Fig 3: Locating Sealant Bead Of Oil Pan
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Fit lower part of oil pan and tighten screws.

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pan Lower Part
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Further installation is performed in reverse order.