Remove oil pump

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!

Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Engine damage caused by excessively filling the engine with motor oil. Filling an excessive quantity of motor oil may cause engine damage.

Observe the exact motor oil filling capacity.
Allow engine oil to drip off when draining.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Make sure the vehicle is operating temperature for engine oil service (engine oil temperature > 70°C).

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to REMOVING LOWER OIL PAN SECTION .

Loosen screw (1).
Remove the oil snorkel (2).

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Loosen screws (1).
Remove the pressure oil line (2).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Only G05 and G07
On vehicles with an active stabilizer (ARS), the fan cowl must be removed to crank the engine.
For additional information see: REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .

Loosen screws (1).
If necessary, the engine on the central bolt must be rotated clockwise to guarantee accessibility of the bolts (1).
Remove the sprocket wheel (2).

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Protect the oil pump (3) from falling.
Loosen nuts (2).
Loosen screw (1).
Remove oil pump (3).

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