Oil Separator

WM 105519 Removing and installing oil separator





Preliminary work for removing oil separator

Preliminary work for removing oil separator

1. Move convertible top to service position.
2. Place protective covers on the vehicle to avoid damaging the body.
3. Remove engine compartment lid.

Removing oil separator

Removing oil separator

1. Disconnect oil filler pipe at the rapid-action coupling.
2. Remove crankcase vent line at distributor pipe and oil separator. To do this, release and pull off rapid-action couplings -arrows-.





Distributor pipe

3. Release and pull off rapid-action coupling on crankcase vent line -1-.
4. Unscrew two Torx screws (M6 x 20) -2-.





View of oil separator

5. Release spring band clamp -arrow- and loosen hose carefully to turning it using a water pump pliers if necessary.





Spring band clamp on breather hose

6. Pull oil separator up and out. Cover openings with a cloth in order to catch any drops of oil.

Installing oil separator

Installing oil separator

Information
^ All O-rings, seals and micro-encapsulated screws or lock nuts must always be replaced.

1. Replace O-ring on oil separator -arrow-.





Oil separator removed

2. Position oil separator, push hose onto connection piece and fit spring band clamp -arrow-.





Spring band clamp on breather hose

3. Fit and tighten two new Torx screws (M6 x 20) -2-. -> Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.
4. Fit rapid-action coupling on crankcase vent line -1-.





View of oil separator

5. Fit crankcase vent line at distributor pipe and oil separator. To do this, fit rapid-action couplings -arrows-.





Distributor pipe

6. Insert oil filler pipe into the rapid-action coupling and secure with a plastic ring. Ensure that it is locked correctly.

Subsequent work for installing oil separator

Subsequent work for installing oil separator

1. Install engine compartment lid.
2. Remove protective covers on vehicle.