Remove/Install Guide Tube For Engine Oil Dipstick - AR18.40-P-3515MND

Engine 276.8 In Model 213, 238 

Shown on engine 276.823 with code M005(4MATIC) 

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Shown on engine 276.823 without code M005 (4MATIC) 

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	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.	AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
	Risk of injury  to skin and eyes due to handling of engine oil. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing engine oil	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses. Do not fill engine oil into beverage containers.	AS18.00-Z-0001-01A
	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice	Notes on threaded connections with aluminum screws/bolts		AH00.00-P-0006-01RM
Notice	Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects		AH00.00-P-5000-01A
	Notes on engine oil and filter changes		AH18.00-P-0104-01A
	Remove
1	Move complete wheels of front axle into straight-ahead position	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
2	Disconnect ground line from battery	Engine 276.8 in model 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR54.10-P-0003LWO
		Engine 276.8 in model 213 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR54.10-P-0003LW
3	Remove upper engine cover
4	Remove oil dipstick, wipe off with suitable equipment, and place to side
5	Remove left-hand air filter housing		AR09.10-P-1151MND
6	Remove soundproofing from left rail
7	Detach center engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105LWE
8	Remove drain screw at oil pan, and drain engine oil into a suitable container	Drain engine oil into a clean, suitable container. As engine oil is reused.
9	Tighten drain screw at oil pan with new sealing ring	Drain plug at oil pan/oil pan bottom section	*BA01.45-P-1007-01E
10	Remove left catalytic converter		AR49.10-P-5502MND
11	Remove steering coupling from steering shaft	Engine 276.8 in model 213 except code 700 (Vehicle production location China)
		Engine 276.8 in model 238	AR46.10-P-8000-01LW
		Engine 276.8 in model 213 with code 700 (Vehicle production location China)	AR46.10-P-8000-01LWA
		Engine mount wrench set	Fig 1
12	Remove left exhaust gas recirculation valve	Engine 276.853 in model 213	AR14.20-P-0002MND
13	Remove screw/bolt (6) of heat shield (3) over crankshaft Hall sensor	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR15.12-P-2136MND
14.1	Remove screws/bolts (6) of heat shield (7) over starter	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR15.30-P-7100MNG
14.2	Remove screws/bolts (6) of heat shield (7) over knock sensor	Engine 276.8 in model 238 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR15.12-P-2184MND
15.1	Remove heat shield (7) with heat shield (3) downwards	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
15.2	Remove heat shield (7) downwards	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
16	Remove screws/bolts (5) at transmission bell housing, and place electrical lines (4) to one side	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
17	Remove bolt (1)
18	Remove screw/bolt (8), and pull guide tube (2) out of oil pan
19	Remove guide tube (2) upwards
20	Seal exposed connections with plugs	Record plug	Fig 2
21	Replace sealing ring of guide tube on the oil pan (2)
	Install
22	Remove stop plugs	Record plug	Fig 2
23	Introduce guide tube (2) from above downwards into oil pan
24	Position guide tube (2) with new sealing ring in oil pan, and tighten with new screw/bolt (8)	Screw/bolt, guide tube to oil pan	*BA01.45-P-1004-01E
25	Position guide tube (2) on cylinder head, and tighten screw/bolt (1)	Screw/bolt, guide tube to cylinder head/cylinder head cover/front cover	*BA01.45-P-1005-01E
26	Position electrical lines (4) on transmission be housing, and tighten screws/bolts (5)	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Screw/bolt, starter/alternator wiring harness to transmission bell housing	*BA15.18-P-1002-01F
27.1	Insert heat shield (7) with heat shield (3) upwards and position	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all- wheel drive)
27.2	Insert upwards and position heat shield (7)	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
28	Tighten screw/bolt (6) of heat shield (3) over crankshaft Hall sensor	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all- wheel drive)	AR15.12-P-2136MND
		Bolt/nut for shield attachment	*BA09.40-P-1011-01W
29.1	Tighten screws/bolts (6) of heat shield (7) over starter	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR15.30-P-7100MNG
		Bolt/nut for shield attachment	*BA09.40-P-1011-01W
29.2	Tighten screws/bolts (6) of heat shield (7) over knock sensor	Engine 276.8 in model 238 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR15.12-P-2184MND
		Bolt/nut for shield attachment	*BA09.40-P-1011-01W
30	Install left exhaust gas recirculation valve	Engine 276.853 in model 213	AR14.20-P-0002MND
31	Fit steering coupling on steering shaft	Engine 276.8 in model 213 except code 700 (Vehicle production location China) Engine 276.8 in model 238	AR46.10-P-8000-01LW
Notice	Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
		Engine 276.8 in model 213 with code 700 (Vehicle production location China)	AR46.10-P-8000-01LWA
		Before connecting steering coupling, make sure that rack-and-pinion steering is in center position.
		Self-locking bolt, steering coupling to lower steering shaft	*BA46.10-P-1003-01N
		Engine mount wrench set	Fig 1
32	Install left catalytic converter		AR49.10-P-5502MND
33	Fill engine with the drained off engine oil
34	Install soundproofing of left rail
35	Install left-hand air filter housing		AR09.10-P-1151MND
36	Insert oil dipstick
37	Connect ground lead to battery	Engine 276.8 in model 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR54.10-P-0003LWO
		Engine 276.8 in model 213 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR54.10-P-0003LW
38	Check engine oil level; correct if necessary
			AP18.00-P-1811MP
	Risk of burn injuries,  suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it. Risk of suffocation and Risk of poisoning  caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning  caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust.	Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Use the extraction system. Move people out of the danger zone.	AS49.00-Z-0001-01A
	Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.	Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
39	Carry out an engine test run, checking the engine for proper operation and leaktightness
40	Attach lower engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105LWE
41	Install upper engine cover

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount Wrench Set (001 589 01 16 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)

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