0000610 Service - engine oil (N63): Recycling

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Catch and dispose of drained engine oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Release screw (4) on underbody panelling.

Expose service opening (2) for oil filter cap with aid of designated holes (3).

Release screw (5) on underbody panelling.

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

Fig 1: Releasing Screw On Underbody Panelling

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the graphic shows the underbody panelling and underbody protection removed.

Release screw plug (1) of oil filter cap (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 .

Installation:

Replace sealing rings.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw Plug And Oil Filter Cap

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Release oil filter cap (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:

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

Installation:

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

NOTE: Moisten sealing ring (2) with engine oil.

Assemble engine.

Pour in ENGINE OIL .

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

Fig 4: Inserting Oil Filter Element

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Turn 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 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