11 00... Engine oil service (N52K): Recycling

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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 .

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (11 9 240)

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NOTE: Presentation: without underbody protection.

Unclip service opening on underbody protection.

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: Removing Oil Filter Element

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Release oil filter cap with special tool 11 9 240 .

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

NOTE: Pour in ENGINE OIL .

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