11 00... Service - engine oil (N63): Installation

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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.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings .

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Sump And Filter Cap Plug

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

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ, see OIL SUMP

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

Tightening torque 11 42 2AZ, see 11 42 OIL FILTER AND PIPES

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