11 00... Engine oil change (N47)

WARNING: Risk 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 engine oil service only when the engine is at operating temperature.
Observe the exact engine oil filling capacity.
Overfilling the engine with engine oil will result in engine damage.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
When working on the engine oil, coolant or fuel circuit, it is essential always to protect the alternator against dirt contamination.
Cover alternator with suitable materials.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of drained engine oil in a suitable collecting vessel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove ACOUSTIC COVER

Release oil filter cover (1) with a suitable tool.

NOTE: Engine oil flows out of the oil filter housing and back into the oil sump.

Fig 1: Oil Filter Cover

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E90, E91, E92, E93

Turn plastic screw (1).

Release service opening (2).

Fig 2: Plastic Screw And Service Opening

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F10, F11

Release screw (1).

Open and close service opening (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Closing Service Opening And Screw

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IMPORTANT: Risk of shorting at starter motor!

Fig 4: Oil Drain Plug

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Open oil drain plug (1) of oil sump and drain engine oil.

Tightening torque: 11 13 1AZ .

Installation note:

Replace sealing ring.

Pull out oil filter element (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Replace oil filter element (2) and sealing ring (1).

NOTE: Moisten sealing ring (1) on oil filter cover and sealing ring (3) on oil filter element guide with engine oil.

Fig 5: Replacing Oil Filter Element And Sealing Ring

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NOTE: Observe the guide bore (1) for oil filter element in oil filter housing (2).

Fig 6: Oil Filter Housing And Guide Bore

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Secure oil filter cover (1) with a suitable tool.

Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ .

NOTE: Pour in engine oil.
Start engine and run at idle until oil pressure indicator light goes out.
Switch off engine.
Check oil filter cover (1) and drain plug of the oil sump for leaks.
Assemble engine.

Fig 7: Oil Filter Cover

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Checking oil level:

Park vehicle on a horizontal surface
Wait for 5 minutes and check the oil level by means of the oil dipstick with the engine being at operating temperature.
Top up engine oil if necessary