Oil pan (upper) and coarse oil filter 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. Remove the engine protection from the bottom.
2. Drain the engine oil. See chapter "Engine lubrication and cooling system".
3. Remove the oil pan (lower). See above.
4. Remove the dipstick and dipstick guide.
5. Separate the lower steering column joint from the steering gear assembly side and remove the lower steering column shaft. See chapter "Steering".
6. Separate the outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckle. See chapter "Steering".
7. Remove the rear reaction rod. See below.
8. Remove the stabilizer connecting rod. See chapter "Front axle and suspension".
9. Remove the front suspension beam. See chapter "Front axle and suspension".
10. Remove the air conditioning compressor with the pipes connected and temporarily secure it to the car with a rope (on models with air conditioning). See chapter "Ventilation and air conditioning system".
11. Remove the coarse oil filter.
12. Remove the oil pan (upper) as follows:
A. Loosen the bolts in the reverse order shown in the figure.
b. Insert cutter (special tool) between the oil pan (top) and the cylinder block. Move the cutter around the perimeter by tapping its end with a hammer.
Attention. Do not damage the contact surfaces.
13. Remove the O-rings from the front cover side.
Installation
1. Install the oil pan (upper) as follows:
- Using a scraper, remove any remaining old sealant from the contact surfaces.
- Also remove any remaining old sealant from the mating surface of the cylinder block.
- 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.
- Apply the sealant in a continuous strip using a syringe (suitable special tools) to the areas shown in the figure.
in: 4.0-5.0 mm.
Use branded sealant or equivalent.
Attention:
- In areas marked with queens (3 places), apply sealant to the outside of the bolt holes.
- Installation should be performed within 5 minutes after applying the sealant.
With. Place the O-rings on the front cover side.
Attention. Do not allow the O-rings to become dislodged.
d. Tighten the bolts in the order indicated by the numbers in the figure.
Note. The bolt locations are shown below.
M6 x 20 mm: No. 16, 17.
M6 x 25mm: No. 6, 11, 13, 14, 15.
M8 x 60 mm: No. 7, 8, 9, 10.
M8 x 100 mm: No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 12.
Tightening torque. See above.
2. Install a coarse oil filter.
3. Install the front suspension beam. See chapter "Front axle and suspension".
4. Install the oil pan (lower). See above.
5. Screw the plug into the oil pan drain hole.
- See the component illustration above for the washer installation direction
6. 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".