175019 Removing and installing oil pan

WM 175019 Removing and installing oil pan

Information

Component overview





Oil pan





Preliminary work

1. Drain engine oil. For details, see: -> 170117 Draining and filling in engine oil (changing engine oil) Removal and Replacement.

Removing oil pan

WARNING

Toxic substances

- Danger of poisoning or suffocation

-> Ventilate the work area well.
-> Never ingest or inhale.
-> Read specific information on the Hazard Sheet.
-> Wear personal protective gear.

WARNING

Hot fluid

- Danger of scalding

-> Let the fluid cool down.
-> Wear personal protective gear.

WARNING

Highly inflammable or explosive materials

- Danger of fire or explosion

-> Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.
-> Use suction to remove ignitable vapours.
-> Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.

1. Remove all fastening screws -5- on the oil pan -1- and remove the oil pan.





Oil pan





Installing oil pan

Information

The tightening specifications for the basic engine are stored centrally. -> 1001IN Tightening torques, tightening sequences, assembly overviews [1][2]Specifications. Tightening torques and assembly instructions for other assemblies (e.g. chassis, electrics, transmission or body) or for peripheral engine equipment can be found in the corresponding documents.

Information

- When installing the oil pan, make sure that all sealing faces are free of oil and grease.

1. Replace seal on oil pan.
2. Replace seal on oil drain plug.
3. Fit the oil pan -1- and screw in fastening screws -5- by hand. Align the oil pan and secure it.





Oil pan





Subsequent work

1. Fill in engine oil. For details, see: -> 170117 Draining and filling in engine oil (changing engine oil) Removal and Replacement.