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Removing
Removing
–  Remove centre, left and right insulation tray → General body repairs exterior; Rep. Gr.50.
–  Drain engine oil.
–  Remove cable guide from the sump.
  Note!
In vehicles with air-conditioning, if necessary, partially remove the wing pump for the power steering.
–  Separate front exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold → Chapter, exhaust manifold, front exhaust pipe and catalyst with attachments
–  Remove cover plate for flywheel.
–  Unbolt sump sealed with liquid gasket.
–  Remove sump, it may be necessary to release sump by tapping lightly with a rubber head hammer.
–  Remove sealant residue on cylinder block with a flat scraper.
   
–  Remove sealant residue on the sump with a rotating brush, e.g. a hand drill with a plastic brush (wear protective glasses).
–  Clean sealing surface, must be free of oil and grease.
  N17-0012

Installing > < Removing and installing oil sump