11 00 ... Engine oil service (N54, N54T)

Special tools required: 

• 11 9 240

Carry out work on the vehicle only when wearing oil- and heat-resistant protective gloves incl. forearm protection, face guard and protective apron.

Attention! 

Carry out engine oil service only when the engine is at operating temperature.

Observe the exact engine oil filling capacity.

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

Attention! 

Risk of damage! 

Protect belt drive against dirt.

Cover with suitable materials.

Recycling: 

Catch and dispose of drained engine oil in a suitable collecting vessel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Release oil filter cover with special tool 11 9 240 .

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

Fig. E9x

Fig 1: Removing Oil Filter Cover Using Special Tool (11 9 240)

Unclip sensor opening on underbody protection.

Open oil drain plug (1) of oil sump and drain engine oil.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ .

Installation note: 

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Drain Plug

Replace sealing ring. 

Fig. E9x

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

Installation note: 

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

Replace gasket (3) and renew if necessary.

Fig 3: Replacing Oil Filter Element And Sealing Ring

Secure oil filter cover with special tool 11 9 240 .

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

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

Switch off engine.

Check oil filter cover and oil drain plug of oil sump for tightness.

Assemble engine.

Fig 4: Securing Oil Filter Cover Using Special Tool (11 9 240)

Recommendation: Check engine oil level:

• Park vehicle on a horizontal surface
• Allow engine to run at operating temperature for three minutes with increased engine speed (about 1100 rpm)
• Read off engine oil level in instrument cluster or on control display
• Top up engine oil if necessary