Remove the complete full-flow oil filter

WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

WARNING: Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!

Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!

Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
Detach battery ground lead from battery.
For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults.

Detach battery terminal from battery pole by carefully shifting to and fro. Do not pry off using a tool.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Preliminary work

Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
Refer to REMOVING CONTROL UNIT BRACKET .
Refer to REMOVING RESONATOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE AT THE FRONT .
Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
Refer to RELEASING THE OIL FILTER COVER .
Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING TANK VENT VALVE .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE PLENUM .

Full-flow oil filter

Fig 1: Full-Flow Oil Filter Screws Loosening Sequence

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A Full-flow oil filter

1 - Screws

Prerequisite

Disconnect all batteries

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.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

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Unlock and loosen coolant line (1).

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Unlock and loosen coolant line (1).
Unlock and loosen coolant line (2).
Catch and dispose of leakage coolant.

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Unfasten nut (1)
Thread out positive battery cable (2) and set it aside.
Loosen screw (1)
Guide out and remote the manifold bracket (2)

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Loosen screw (1) on the full-flow oil filter (2)

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Release screw (1) on the full-flow oil filter (2)

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Release screw (1) on the full-flow oil filter (2)

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Feed out coolant line (1) on the full-flow oil filter (2) and set aside
Guide out and remove the full-flow oil filter (2)

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