Oil Filter: Service and Repair

11 00 ... Service - engine oil (S63)

Special tools required:





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.





Recycling:
Catch and dispose of drained engine oil in a suitable container.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.





Release screw plug (1) on oil filter cap.

Remove screw plug (2) from oil sump and drain engine oil.





Release oil filter cap (1) with special tool 11 9 240.

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ.





Installation:
Replace oil filter element (3) and sealing rings (1 to 2).

Installation:
Moisten sealing ring (2) with engine oil.

Insert oil filter element (3) into oil filter cap.

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





Note:
Presentation: without underbody protection and reinforcement plate.

Installation:
Replace sealing rings.

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 warning lamp goes out.

Turn 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 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