17 11 190 Removing and installing/replacing oil line for engine oil cooler (S65)

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WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves and goggles.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of drained oil in a suitable container.

Comply with the waste disposal regulations applicable in the relevant countries.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove underbody protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Disconnect lines on engine oil cooler.

IMPORTANT: When working on the oil, coolant or fuel circuit, you must protect the alternator against contamination.

Cover alternator with suitable materials.

Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an alternator malfunction.

Unfasten nut.

Remove holder from oil cooler line (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Cooler Line Nut

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Unclip coolant hoses from holders.

Cover ribbed V-belt with cleaning cloth or similar.

Release nuts and remove oil lines from filter housing.

Fig 2: Locating Oil Lines Nuts

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NOTE: Add final details to vehicle.
After completing work, check and correct engine oil level.