Releasing the oil drain plug
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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.
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).
WARNING:
Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!
Risk of scalding!
- Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Catch and dispose of drained motor oil in a suitable collecting vessel. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Catch and dispose of drained motor oil in a suitable collecting vessel. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
- Release oil drain plug (1).
- Allow the motor oil to drain out fully.