Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Removing and installing oil pan - engine installed

1. Unscrew cap of the oil filler opening.





2. Lift the vehicle. Drain engine oil.





3. Undo oil pan fastening screws (M6 x 16, 13 ea.). Detach oil pan by tapping it at the sides with a plastic hammer.
4. Clean oil pan sealing surface and crankcase sealing surface thoroughly.





Note If the oil pan is cleaned with the partition box fitted, remove the two rubber flaps on the partition box before cleaning.

5. Seal the oil pan sealing surface. When sealing the sealing surface on the oil pan, use only the sealant Drei Bond Silicon - type 1209.

Note After the sealant has been applied, the crankcase must be joined with the oil pan within 5 minutes.

Application of silicone bead





At the processing nozzle, cut off the first metering step. Apply a uniform bead approximately 1.5 mm wide on the cleaned sealing surface of the oil pan.
6. Fit oil drain plug with new sealing ring.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
7. Fill in engine oil.