11 00... Service - Engine Oil (N54)

Special tools required:

For the following special tools, refer to ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS .

11 9 240

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.

Tightening torque. See 11 42 1AZ in 11 42 OIL FILTER AND PIPES .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool 11 9 240 For Releasing Oil Filter

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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. See 11 13 1AZ in OIL PUMP .

Installation:

Replace sealing ring .

Fig 2: Identifying Screw Plug

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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) and (3) .

NOTE: Coat sealing rings (2, 3) with engine oil.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Filter Element And Sealing Ring

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Secure oil filter cap with special tool 11 9 240.

Tightening torque. See 11 42 1AZ 11 42 OIL FILTER AND PIPES .

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 For Releasing Oil Filter

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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