Oil sump
Oil sump |
(in-car)
To remove |
1. |
Raise the car and remove the lower engine cover.
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2. |
Place a receptacle under the engine, undo the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
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3. |
Unplug the oil temperature sensor and oil level sensor.
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4. |
Dismantle the oil sump. Clean away dropping oil.
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5. |
Inspect the oil suction pipe and replace if necessary.
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To fit |
1. |
Check that there are no impurities or other foreign matter in the sump and clean the sealing surfaces with benzene.
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2. |
Tighten the bolts on the oil suction pipe if it has been replaced.
Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6 lbf ft). |
3. |
Apply sealing compound 87 81 841 to the mating surfaces, see illustration.
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4. |
Position the oil sump on the gearbox and fit it with new gaskets.
Tightening order: 1 Tighten all bolts by hand. 2 Tighten the bolts in the cylinder block and timing cover: 20 Nm (15 lbf ft) 3 Tighten the bolts in the gearbox: - 20 Nm (15 lbf ft) (M8) - 40 Nm (30 lbf ft) (M10) |
5. |
Connect the oil temperature sensor and oil level sensor.
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6. |
Refit the oil plug with a new seal.
Tightening torque: 18 Nm (13 lbf ft). |
7. |
Fit the lower engine cover and lower the car.
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8. |
Fill with engine oil of a suitable grade, see
Lubricating system
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