Oil pan, removing and installing: Removing

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Remove center, left and right insulation trays: → 50 BODY, FRONT
Unscrew bracket for Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor V101 from oil pan and from cylinder block, -.
Drain engine oil.

NOTE:

Observe waste disposal regulations!

Remove oil pan.
If necessary loosen oil pan with light blows of a rubber mallet.
Remove sealant residue from cylinder block with a flat scraper.

Fig 1: Removing Sealant Residue From Oil Pan With A Rotating Brush

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Remove sealant residue from pan with a rotating brush, e.g. a hand drill with a plastic brush attachment (wear protective goggles).
Clean sealing surfaces. They must be free of oil and grease.