Installation note

Oil filter element (3) must snap audibly into place.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filter Element And Sealing Ring

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NOTE: Presentation: without underbody protection and reinforcement plate.

Graphic E71.

Installation note:

Replace sealing rings.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw Plugs

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Insert screw plug (2) for oil sump and tighten down.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ .

Insert screw plug (1) for oil filter cap and tighten down.

Tightening torque 11 42 2AZ .

NOTE: Pour in ENGINE OIL .

Start engine and run at idle until oil pressure indicator light goes out.

Switch off engine

Check oil filter cap and screw plugs (1 and 2) for oil filter cap and oil sump for leaks.

Assemble engine.

Checking engine oil level:

Park vehicle on a horizontal surface
Allow engine to run at operating temperature for three minutes with increased engine speed (approx. 1100 RPM)
Read off engine oil level in instrument panel or on Control Display
Top up engine oil if necessary