2. Set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
3. Remove the upper engine cover and radiator cover.
4. Loosen the bolts (1) and remove the hose in the direction indicated by the arrow.
When installing, lubricate the working edges of the hose sealing rings with a thin layer of petroleum jelly.
5. Unscrew the bolts (1) and remove the air duct (2).
6. Remove the corrugated hose.
7. Loosen the nut on the right and left engine mount brackets.
Nut on left engine mount bracket
8. Unscrew the bolt (1) on the oil filter housing and remove the guide (2) of the engine oil level dipstick.
When installing, replace the guide O-ring.
9. Using a special lift, hang the engine by lifting it up no more, than 10 mm.
10. Unscrew the bolts (1) on the left and right sides of the vehicle and remove the axle shields (2).
11. Remove the rivets (1) on both sides of the vehicle, remove the trim panels (2) of the front axle, unscrew the bolts (3) and press the trim panel (4) down slightly.
12. On both sides of the vehicle, unscrew the bolts (1) and remove the left and right lower covers (2) of the front bumper.
13. On both sides of the vehicle, unscrew the bolts (1) and remove the covers (2).
14. Unscrew the bolts (1) and remove the stiffener (2) from the left and right sides of the vehicle.
15. Disconnect the connector (1) of the level sensor and release the wire from the holder (2).
16. Unscrew the bolts (1) and remove the heat shield (2).
17. Press the latches (1) and open the cover (2).
18. Disconnect the connector.
19. Press the power steering cooling hose (2) towards the cooling circuit, press the black retaining ring (1) back and hold it in this position. Disconnect the hose (2) and collect the leaked oil.
When installing, check and replace the sealing ring if necessary.
20. Loosen the nut (1), separate the AT oil lines from the engine crankcase, disconnect the vacuum hose (2) from the T-shaped connector. Disconnect the connector from the oil level sensor.
21. Unscrew the hinge on the steering gear (see chapter Suspension and steering).
To avoid damage to the coil spring in the steering column, it must be centered after completion of the work.
22. Support the front axle beam using a hydraulic lift, remove the front axle beam mounting bolts and carefully lower it as far as possible.
23. Remove the drive belt together with its tensioner (see section Replacing drive belts and their tensioners).
24. Remove the bolts securing the upper section of the oil pan.
25. Remove the bolts between the transmission and the upper oil pan section, as well as the rear bolts securing the upper oil pan section.
26. Remove the oil pan forward.
If necessary, carefully move the AT oil lines to the side.
27. Remove the upper section gasket of the oil pan and clean the mating surfaces.
28. Apply a 3mm thick and 2mm wide layer of Drei-Bond 1209 sealant to the joint areas.
Do not lubricate the gasket with oil.
27. Install the upper section of the oil pan with a new sealing gasket. Screw in all the bolts until the heads touch, and then tighten all the bolts in a crisscross pattern.
Note the different tightening forces for the M6 and M8 bolts.