Removing the oil filler cap
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WARNING:
Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!
Risk of scalding!
- Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body.
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.
Contaminant or foreign body.
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.
- Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
- Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
- Close off line connections with seal plugs.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Engine damage caused by excessively filling the engine with motor oil.
Filling an excessive quantity of motor oil may cause engine damage.
Engine damage caused by excessively filling the engine with motor oil.
Filling an excessive quantity of motor oil may cause engine damage.
- Observe the exact motor oil filling capacity.
- Allow engine oil to drip off when draining.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Make sure the vehicle is operating temperature for engine oil service (engine oil temperature > 70°C).
Make sure the vehicle is operating temperature for engine oil service (engine oil temperature > 70°C).
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Open oil filler cap (1) .