Oil Filter: Service and Repair
Oil Pan, Pump and Filter Bracket Overview
• If large quantities of metal particles or abraded material are detected during engine repairs, it may mean the crankshaft or rod bearings are damaged. To prevent further damage, perform the following steps after the repair:
• Carefully clean the oil passages.
• Replace the oil injection jets.
• Replace the engine oil cooler.
• Replace the oil filter.
• The oil level must not go above the MAX mark - danger of causing damage to the catalytic converter!
1 Bolt
• 6 Nm
• To the intake manifold.
2 Guide Tube
• For the oil dipstick.
• Secured by a bolt - 1 - to the intake manifold.
3 Cylinder Block
• Sealing flanges and drive plate overview. Refer to => [ Sealing Flanges and Drive Plate Overview ] Sealing Flanges and Drive Plate Overview.
• Crankshaft overview, refer to => [ Crankshaft Overview ] Service and Repair.
• Piston and connecting rod overview, refer to => [ Pistons and Connecting Rod Overview ] Pistons and Connecting Rod Overview.
4 O-ring
• Always replace.
• Lubricate before installing.
5 Oil Pump
• To remove the oil pump, the engine must be removed.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oil Pump ] Oil Pump.
6 Sprocket
• For the timing chain.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Timing Chains and Adjusters ] Service and Repair.
• Installing the camshaft adjustor. Refer to => [ Camshaft Adjuster ] Camshaft Adjuster.
7 Bolt
• 60 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.
• Always replace.
8 Bolt
• 8 Nm
• Install using liquid locking fluid (D 000 600 A2).
9 Seal
• Always replace.
• Lubricate before installing.
10 Oil Spray Jet
• For crankshaft bearings 2 through 7.
• For piston cooling.
• Opening pressure: 2.0 bar
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oil Spray Nozzle ] Service and Repair.
• See the note above.
11 Seal
• Replace if damaged.
• Lubricate before installing.
12 Suction Pipe
• Clean the strainer if contaminated.
13 Bolt
• 8 Nm
• Install using liquid locking fluid (D 000 600 A2).
14 Oil Pipe
15 Bolt
• 8 Nm
• Install using liquid locking fluid (D 000 600 A2).
16 Baffle Plate
17 Oil Drain Plug
• 30 Nm
• Always replace.
• With a permanent seal.
18 Oil Pan
• Clean the sealing surfaces before installing.
• Install using silicone adhesive sealant (D 176 501 A1).
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oil Pan ] Oil Pan.
19 Oil Level Thermal Sensor (G266)
• Checking.
20 Bolt
• 10 Nm
21 Bolt
• 12 Nm
• For the oil pan.
22 Bolt
• 10 Nm
23 Oil Filter Housing/Left Engine Mount Bracket
• Oil filter housing overview. Refer to => [ Oil Filter Housing Overview ] Service and Repair.
• Coolant hose connection diagram. Refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.
24 Bolt
• 23 Nm
25 Oil Pressure Switch
• Checking, refer to => [ Oil Pressure and Switch, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.
26 Seal
• Always replace.
• Lubricate before installing.
27 Seal
• Always replace.
• Lubricate before assembling.