11 00... Engine oil service (N52K): Recycling

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Catch and dispose of drained engine oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Release oil filter cap with special tool 11 9 240 .

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ. .

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

Fig 1: Removing Oil Filter Cap With Special Tool

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NOTE: Presentation: without UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Unclip service opening on underbody protection.

Remove screw plug (1) from oil sump and drain engine oil.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ.

Installation: