380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Removal
1
Remove fan shroud and fan. See: Cooling System
2
Remove front axle.
Engine 116.961 (USA), 1981
3
Remove refrigerant compressor with carrier.
4
Remove support angle from transmission (1st version engine 117.96O with intermediate flange).
5
Unscrew bracket for oil dipstick guide tube.
6
Unscrew oil pan and remove downwards together with oil dipstick guide tube.
Installation
7
Prior to installation, use grease to attach new gasket to the oil pan.
8
The further installation takes place in the sequence vice versa to the removal.