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Removing and installing oil filter 

WARNING Risk of scalding from hot oil
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Let the oil cool down

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Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves) 

1. Jack up the vehicle at the points provided.
2. Remove the underbody panel.

3. Loosen oil filter cover with a socket (a/f 36).
4. Remove the oil filter housing vertically downwards. Drain the remaining oil into a disposal container.
5. Remove the filter element. Remove the filter downwards and dispose of in accordance with legal requirements.

Note: 
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Do not remove the O-ring with a sharp object.

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The oil filter housing contains a cutout via which the O-ring can be removed.

6. Clean the oil filter housing and replace the O-ring seal. Clean the oil filter housing thoroughly inside and outside and replace the O-ring. Carefully

lever off the O-ring. The oil filter housing must not be damaged during this procedure.

7. Insert filter element in the housing.

Note: Lightly oil the O-ring when installing the oil filter housing.

8. Install oil-filter housing. Tightening torque: 25 (19 ft-lb.) Nm Lightly oil the O-ring when doing this.

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