1100... Service - engine oil (N51)

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WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Carry out work on the vehicle only when wearing oil- and heat-resistant protective gloves incl. forearm protection, face guard and protective apron.

IMPORTANT: Carry out the engine oil service only when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
Observe the exact engine oil filling capacity.
Overfilling the engine with engine oil will result in engine damage.
Checking and drop-off times (at least 10 minutes) must be observed.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Protect belt drive against dirt.
Cover with suitable materials.

Recycling

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

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Release oil filter cap with special tool 11 9 240 OIL FILTER WRENCH .

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

NOTE: Engine oil flows out of the oil filter housing and back into the oil sump.

Fig 1: Releasing Oil Filter Cap Using Special Tool (11 9 240)

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NOTE: Presentation: without underbody protection or reinforcement plate (AWD).

Unclip service opening on underbody protection or reinforcement plate.

Remove screw plug (1) from oil sump and drain engine oil.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ .

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw Plug On Oil Sump

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Remove and insert oil filter element (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Replace oil filter element (1) and sealing rings (2).

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

Fig 3: Inserting Filter Element

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Secure oil filter cap with special tool 11 9 240 OIL FILTER WRENCH .

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

NOTE: Pour in engine oil. See ENGINE - OPERATING FLUIDS . .
Start engine and run at idle until oil pressure warning lamp goes out.
Turn off engine.
Check oil filter cap and screw plug on oil sump for leaks.
Assemble engine.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (11 9 240)

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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