Remove oil sump
WARNING:
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
- All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
- For additional information see:
- For additional information see:
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults.
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults.
- Detach battery terminal from battery pole by carefully shifting to and fro. Do not pry off using a tool.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to RELEASING THE OIL FILTER COVER .
- Refer to REMOVE REAR THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER OF THE OIL SUMP
- Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
- Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
- Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
- Refer to REMOVING THE THERMOSTAT FROM THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES .
- Refer to REMOVING THE HOLDER FOR THE THERMOSTAT ON THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINE .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body.
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.
Contaminant or foreign body.
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.
- Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
- Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
- Close off line connections with seal plugs.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
- Unlock and detach the clamps (arrows).
- Unlock and loosen connector (1).
- Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).
- Loosen the transmission bolt (1).
- Remove screws (arrows).
- Remove screws (arrows).
- Remove screws (arrows).NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Increased force may be necessary during disassembly because the component is bonded with liquid sealing compound. - Detach the oil pan (1) in the marked areas (2) with suitable tools (3).
- Thread out the oil pan (1) down and back and remove.
