11 00... Engine oil service (M57T2)

WARNING: Risk 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 operating temperature.
Observe the exact engine oil filling capacity.
Overfilling the engine with engine oil will result in engine damage.
Checking and drip-off times (at least 10 minutes) must be observed.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
When working on the engine oil, coolant or fuel circuit, it is essential always to protect the alternator against dirt contamination.
Cover alternator with suitable materials.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of drained engine oil in a suitable collecting vessel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Open oil filter cover with a suitable tool.

Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ .

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

Fig 1: Locating Oil Filter Cover Bolt

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Pull oil filter element (1) out of oil filter housing.

Installation note:

Replace oil filter element (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Filter Element

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NOTE: Presentation: without underbody protection/reinforcement plate.

Unclip sensor opening on underbody protection or reinforcement plate.

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

Tightening torque: 11 13 1AZ .

Installation note:

Replace sealing ring.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Sump Screw Plug

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Installation note:

Renew large sealing ring on oil filter cover.

Check small sealing rings, replace if necessary.

NOTE: Moisten sealing rings with engine oil.

Fig 4: Locating Sealing Ring On Oil Filter Cover

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Close oil filter cover with a suitable tool.

Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ .

NOTE: Pour in ENGINE OIL .
Start engine and run at idle until oil pressure indicator light goes out.
Switch off engine.
Check oil filter cover and screw plug on oil sump for leaks.
Assemble engine.

Fig 5: Locating Oil Filter Cover Bolt

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Checking engine oil level:

Park vehicle on a horizontal surface
Using the oil dipstick, check the engine oil level after five minutes on the engine at normal operating temperature
Top up engine oil if necessary