Oil pan (lower) 1. Oil dipstick; 2. Oil dipstick guide; 3. O-ring; 4. Oil pan (upper); 5. Cylinder block; 6. O-ring; 7. Oil filter; 8. O-ring; 9. Coarse oil filter; 10. Drain plug; 11. Drain plug washer; 12. Oil pan (lower); 13. Oil level sensor[ (with general European type approval (WVTA)]; 14. Back cover; A. See chapter "Engine lubrication and cooling system"; B. Towards the oil pan.
Removal and installation
Removal
Attention. To avoid getting burned, do not drain engine oil when the engine is hot.
1. Drain the engine oil. See chapter "Engine lubrication and cooling system".
2. Remove the oil pan (lower) as follows:
A. Loosen the mounting bolts in the reverse order shown in the illustration.
b. Insert cutter (special tool) between the upper and lower oil pans.
Attention. Do not damage the contact surfaces.
Installation
1. Install the oil pan (lower) as follows:
A. Using a scraper, remove any remaining old sealant from the contact surfaces, and also remove any remaining old sealant from the contact surface of the oil pan (upper).
- Remove any old sealant from the bolt holes and threads.
Attention. When removing old sealant, be careful not to scratch or damage the contact surfaces.
b. Apply the sealant in a continuous strip using a syringe (suitable special tools) to the areas shown in the figure.
- Use branded sealant or equivalent.
Attention. Installation should be performed within 5 minutes after applying the sealant.
With. Tighten the bolts in the order indicated by the numbers in the figure.
2. Screw the plug into the oil pan drain hole.
- Refer to the component illustration above for the installation direction of the washer.
3. After this operation, installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
Note. Fill the engine oil at least 30 minutes after installing the oil pan.
Check after installation
1. Check the oil level and adjust it to normal. See chapter "Engine lubrication and cooling system".
2. Start the engine and check for engine oil leaks.
3. Stop the engine and wait 10 minutes.
4. Check the oil level again. See chapter "Engine lubrication and cooling system".