SL 600 (129.076) V12-6.0L (120.981) (1995)
Oil Cooler: Service and Repair
PRECEDING WORK:
Bottom engine compartment panel removed.
Front bumper removed.
OVERVIEW
Air scoop (4) at front:
Take off, fit on.
Oil lines (11) and (9) of air-to-oil cooler (2):
Unbolt, bolt on (30 Nm); brace with wrench (WAF 22) at hexagon head (14).
Clips (5) out of left and right mounting brackets (8):
Take off, fit on
Air-to-oil cooler (2) with rubber bushes (6):
Detach from mounting brackets (8), remove, install.
Leaks:
Check when engine warm.
Note
The oil circulates in the air-to-oil cooler (2) once the thermostat valve in the oil filter housing opens.
Oil level:
Check, adjust to correct level.