380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982)
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1
Remove oil filter housing.
2
On engines 116.960 standard version and 117.960 disconnect oil cooler line from intermediate flange.
3
Pull single-plug connection of electric line to the oil pressure indication in the instrument cluster from the oil pressure transmitter.
4
Unscrew fastening screws for intermediate flange and remove intermediate flange.
5
Remove remains of gasket from flange surface on crankcase.
First close the openings (arrows) in such a way that no remains of gasket can enter the oil ducts in the crankcase.
Installation:
6
Position intermediate flange with new gasket and tighten fastening screws for intermediate flange to 25 Nm.
7
On engines 116.960 standard version and 117.960, connect oil cooler line to intermediate flange and tighten coupling nut to 25 Nm.
8
Plug single-plug connection of electric line to oil pressure indication in the instrument cluster to the oil pressure transmitter.
9
If required. renew sealing ring of center bolt and oil filter element. Position oil filter housing with new O-ring and tighten center bolt to 40 Nm.
NOTE: If compression spring with spring retainer has been removed, reinstall part in such a way that the spring retainer faces towards the oil filter
element.
10
Run engine and check for leaks.
11
Check oil level, correct if necessary.
