00 00 610 Engine oil service (N62)

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Recycling:

Catch and dispose of used oil.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, this work step is shown without the reinforcement plate.

Remove drain plug (1) in oil sump.

Remove drain plug (2) on oil filter cover (3).

Release oil filter cover (3).

Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug From Oil Sump

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Installation:

Replace and lubricate sealing rings (1 and 2).
Replace oil filter element (3) and slide into oil filter cover.
Oil filter element (3) must snap audibly into place.

Fig 2: Replacing Oil Filter Element And Sliding On Oil Filter Cover
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Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Insert and tighten down drain plug (1).

Insert and tighten down oil filter cover (3).

Insert drain plug (2) on oil filter cover (3) and tighten down.

Tightening torque 10 Nm

Fig 3: Tightening Drain Plug

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Pour in engine oil.

Start engine and run at idle until oil indicator lamp goes out.

Switch off engine, wait approx. 5 minutes and then check engine oil level.

Top up engine oil if necessary.