00 00 610 Service - engine oil (N63): Recycling

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

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Release screw (4) on underbody panelling.

Expose sensor opening (2) for oil filter cover with aid of designated holes (3).

Release screw (5) on underbody panelling.

Expose sensor opening (1) for oil sump screw plug with aid of designated holes (3).

Fig 1: Exposing Sensor Opening For Oil Filter Cover With Aid Of Designated Holes

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Release screw plug (1) of oil filter cover (2) with a suitable tool and drain engine oil.

Tightening torque 11 42 2AZ .

Remove screw plug (3) from oil sump and drain engine oil.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Screw Plug And Oil Filter Cap

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Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings. 

Release oil filter cover (1) with special tool 11 9 240 .

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

Fig 3: Releasing Oil Filter Cap With Special Tool (119240)

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Remove and insert oil filter element (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation note: 

Oil filter element (3) must snap audibly into oil filter cover (1).

Installation note: 

Replace oil filter element (3) and sealing ring (2). 

Fig 4: Inserting Oil Filter Element

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Assemble engine.

Pour in ENGINE OIL .

Switch off engine

Check oil filter cap and screw plugs (1 and 2) for oil filter cap and oil sump for leaks.

Checking engine oil level:

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