Installing the oil filter element
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE Contaminant or foreign body. Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.
- Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
- Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
- Close off line connections with seal plugs.
- Version A:
Clean the oil filter in the marked areas using a brake cleaner and a lint-free cloth to remove any oil residue.
- Ensure that sealing ring (1) is coated with engine oil.
- Version B:
Clean the oil filter in the marked areas using a brake cleaner and a lint-free cloth to remove any oil residue.
- Ensure that sealing ring (1) is coated with engine oil.
- Clean the oil filter housing in area (1) with a brake cleaner and a lint-free cloth to remove the oil residue.
- Position the oil filter housing with the filter and screw it in with a few turns by hand.
- Tighten the oil filter housing using special tool 2 360 126 or 2 455 965 (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Oil filter housing/special tool | ||
| S88.5x3 | Joining torque | 40 Nm |
| Release oil filter housing/special tool. | 180° | |
| Tightening torque | 40 Nm | |
- Version with an oil drain plug:
Tighten oil drain plug (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Oil drain plug | ||
| Oil drain plug | Tightening torque | 5 Nm |
