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 On Oil Filter Cover

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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 Slide Into Oil Filter Cover
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Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Insert and tighten down drain plug (1).

Tightening torque, refer to 11 13 1AZ in 11 13 OIL PAN .

Insert and tighten down oil filter cover (3).

Tightening torque, refer to 11 42 2AZ in OIL FILTER AND LINES .

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

Tightening torque, 10 N.m.

Fig 3: Inserting Drain Plug On Oil Filter Cover

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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.