Special tools required:

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11 9 240.

IMPORTANT: It is essential to adhere to the exact filling capacities specified.

Overfilling the engine with engine oil will result in engine damage .

Checking and drip-off times must be observed.

IMPORTANT: When working on the engine oil, coolant or fuel circuit, you must always protect the alternator against contamination.

Risk of damage!

The alternator must therefore be covered with suitable apparatus.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of used oil.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

NOTE: Adhere to the following work steps in sequence:

Open oil filter cap.
Release screw plug in oil sump.

Release oil filter cap with special tool 11 9 240 . Engine oil flows out of the oil filter housing and back into the oil sump.

Remove and insert oil filter element (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Replace oil filter element (1) and sealing rings (2).

Installation:

Moisten sealing rings (2) with engine oil.

Tightening torque 11 42 2AZ. See 11 42 OIL FILTER AND PIPES .

Open screw plug (1) in oil sump.

Drain engine oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drain Plug, Oil Filter Cap And Oil Filter Cover

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Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ. See 11 13 OIL PAN .

Pour in engine oil

NOTE: Start engine and run at idle until oil pressure warning lamp goes out.

Turn off engine.

Check oil filter cap and screw plug (1) on oil sump for leaks.

Assemble engine.

Checking engine oil level:

Park vehicle on a horizontal surface
Allow engine at normal operating temperature to run for three minutes with increased revs (approx. 1100 RPM)
Read off engine oil level in instrument cluster or on Control Display
Top up engine oil if necessary

Fig 2: Identifying Lubricate Sealing Rings And Oil Filter Element

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Fig 3: Identifying Oil Drain Plug, Oil Filter Cap And Oil Filter Cover

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