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

Disconnect lines on engine oil cooler, refer to REMOVING 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

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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: Removing Oil Lines From Filter Hosing

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