Draining the motor oil

Removing the acoustic cover

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the acoustic cover/design cover.
Jerky movements during disassembly and application of excessive force during installation may result in breakage of the acoustic cover/design cover.

Disassemble or mount the acoustic cover/design cover carefully.
Disassemble or mount snap-lock couplings of the ball pivots one after the other.
Disassemble or mount the acoustic cover/design cover only at temperatures > 20°C.
Use only distilled water as an auxiliary material during installation, no lubricants.

Unclip the acoustic cover (1) from the holders in the marked area towards the top.

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Releasing the oil filter cover
Loosen the oil filter cover (1).

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Releasing the oil drain plug

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Catch and dispose of drained motor oil in a suitable collecting vessel. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Open oil drain plug (1) from the oil sump.
Drain motor oil.

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