Refitting engine oil pan

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• Remove fine seal remains on the sealing surface (1) and the sealing surface on the engine block with the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470). 
• Clean the sealing surface (1) with brake cleaner.
  CONSUMABLE - BRAKE CLEANER DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
  	20, Canister	83192365215

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• Remove coarse seal remains on the sealing surface (1) and the sealing surface on the engine block with the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470). 
• Clean the sealing surface (1) with brake cleaner.
  CONSUMABLE - BRAKE CLEANER DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
  	20, Canister	83192365215

• Have the special tool 2 469 803  ready.

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• Position the sealing compound (1) as shown on the special tool 2 469 803. 

  Parts:  Sealing compound

  SEALING COMPOUND DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound Processing time <10 minutes at room temperature

  50 ml, Cartridge

  83190404517

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The processing time of the liquid sealing compound can be at a maximum of 10 min.
  Commissioning of the assembly is not possible until 25 minutes after the processing time.
  Non-observance can lead to leaks in the assembly.

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• Apply the sealing compound (1) along the line with a height of 2 mm to 2.5 mm.
• Completely encircle the oil return orifice (arrow) with the sealing compound.
• Apply the sealing compound along the inner edge.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The special tool 11 8 780 is only required when the transmission is removed.
• Position the special tool 0 496 120 (11 8 780)  with the transmission bolts (1) so that the oil pan is exactly flush with engine block.
• If necessary, replace lining sleeves.

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• Note the correct screw length.
• Install screws that correspond to the original length.

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• Ensure that the correct  (2) screw (M8 x 40) is used to attach the oil pan to the transmission.

  The (1) screw (mounting bolt of the starter) must never  be used to attach the oil pan.

• Install oil sump (1) to top front.
• Tighten all bolts of the oil pan hand-tight, do not tighten completely.

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• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Transmission to oil pan (manual transmission and automatic transmission)
  M8x50	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Attach cable.
• Connect connector.

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• Tighten down screws (1) and (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Oil sump to crankcase
  M8x110	Tightening torque	24 Nm

  Fig 1: Oil Sump Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Tighten the screws (1) to (7).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Oil sump to crankcase
  M8x30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

  Fig 2: Oil Sump Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Tighten the screws (1) to (7).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Oil sump to crankcase
  M8x30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

  Fig 3: Oil Sump Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Tighten the screws (1), (2) and (3).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Oil sump to crankcase
  M8x30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

  Fig 4: Oil Sump Screws Tightening Sequence

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALL FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL
• Refer to INSTALL BEARING BRACKET
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STARTER MOTOR (ACOUSTIC COVER REMOVED)
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG
• Refer to INSTALL THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE OIL SUMP .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED ON LEFT: POSITION SPRAY GUARD .
• Refer to RAISE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to TIGHTEN THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to SECURING THE SPRING STRUT HOLDER ON THE WISHBONE .
• Refer to SECURE THE TOP WISHBONE ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to REMOVING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
• Refer to ATTACHING COOLANT HOSES TO FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to SECURING THE RIGHT AND LEFT OUTPUT SHAFTS ON THE WHEEL BEARING
• Refer to SECURING BRAKE HOSE, FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT .
• Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT TO THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALL THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING (ADDITIONAL WORK FRU NO.: 31 11 905) .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: CONNECT THE CONNECTOR OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER
• Refer to SECURE THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED ON LEFT: INSTALL SPRAY GUARD .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: CONNECT THE VACUUM HOSE OF THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL FILTER CAP
• Refer to LOWERING THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
• Refer to INSTALL THE ENGINE SUPPORT ARMS ON THE ENGINE MOUNTS ON THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT .
• Refer to REPLACING UNIVERSAL JOINT .
• Refer to INSTALL THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT ON THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALL FRONT STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALL REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALL THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALL THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALL THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALL THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT
• Refer to INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALL THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to TOPPING UP THE MOTOR OIL
• Refer to INSTALL THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALL THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP
• Refer to TAKE HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to INSTALL ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
• Refer to RESETTING THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR .
• Refer to CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL .