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Sump (bottom section) - tightening torque and sequence; oil level
and oil temperature sender - G266- - tightening torque
– Tighten bolts for sump (bottom section) -1- in 3 stages as fol‐
lows:
Stage
Tightening torque
1.
Screw in by hand until contact is made
2.
5 Nm in diagonal sequence
3.
9 Nm in diagonal sequence
– Tighten nuts for oil level and oil temperature sender - G266-
-item 2- to 9 Nm.
1.2
Removing and installing oil level and oil
temperature sender - G266-
Removing
– Drain off engine oil ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 404 .
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
– Remove nuts -1- and detach oil level and oil temperature
sender - G266- -item 4-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Note
Renew seal -2-.
– Fill with engine oil and check oil level ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet
404 .
Tightening torques
♦
⇒ Fig. ““Sump (bottom section) - tightening torque and se‐
quence; oil level and oil temperature sender -G266- - tighten‐
1.3
Removing and installing sump (bottom
section)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
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