11 40 000 Checking engine oil pressure (N74)

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WARNING: Risk of scalding!

NOTE: Engine oil escapes on removal of the oil drain plug.

Keep a suitable collecting vessel on hand!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove service flap

Loosen oil filter oil drain plug (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filter Oil Drain Plug

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Check O-ring (1) on special tool 11 7 430 .

Fig 2: Identifying O-Ring On Special Tool 11 7 430

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Screw special tool 11 7 430 into oil filter housing.

Tightening torque: 10 Nm

Screw special tool 13 5 000pressure gauge together with special tool 11 7 430 .

NOMINAL VALUE .

Fig 3: Checking Engine Oil Pressure Using Pressure Gauge

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Engine oil level check by means of diagnosis system (see SERVICE - ENGINE OIL ).

Assemble engine.