Install the complete full-flow oil filter

Full-flow oil filter 

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• Replace the gaskets (1), (2) and (3) on the full-flow oil filter.

  Parts:  Seals

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Damage to the surface. 
  The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage. 

  • Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

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• Clean the sealing residue off the sealing surface (1) on the crankcase using the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470). 
• Have a cleaning cloth ready.
  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Damage to the engine. 
  If the engine is manually rotated in the wrong direction of rotation, the engine can be damaged. 

  • Only rotate the engine manually in the correct direction of rotation: a) clockwise when looking at the damper, or b) counterclockwise when looking at the chain drive, b) applies only if the timing chain is installed in the rear.

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• Crank the engine with the special tool 0 493 380 (116 480)  until the motor oil flows in the area of the oil duct (1).
• Install full-flow oil filter (1) from the top and position it.

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• Hand-tighten the screws (1).

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• Hand-tighten the screws (1).

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• Hand-tighten the screws (1).

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  When assembling, it is essential to observe screwing sequences and tightening torques.
  Failure to comply with the regulations can lead to leaks and damage.
  Fig 1: Full Flow Oil Filter Screw Tightening Sequence

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• Tighten the screw at the full-flow oil filter (A) in the order (1) to (5).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Full-flow oil filter to crankcase
  M6 Observe tightening sequence.	Joining torque	4 Nm
  	Tightening torque	10 Nm

• Connect and lock coolant line (1).

  The coolant line (1) must audibly engage.

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• Connect and lock coolant line (1).

  The coolant line (1) must audibly engage.

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• Connect and lock coolant line (1).

  The coolant line (1) must audibly engage.

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• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

  The connector (1) must engage audibly.

• Feed in and position vacuum line (3).
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Vacuum hose holder to coolant pump
  Screw	tightening torque	8.0 Nm

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• Replace screws (2) and (3).

  Parts:  screws.

• Position high-voltage cable (5) and connect and lock the connector (4).
• Tighten down screw (3).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Holder for oil filter housing
  Torx screw M6x16 Replace screw.	tightening torque	4.0 Nm

• Tighten down screw (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Holder for air conditioning compressor
  Hexagon screw M6x16 Replace screw.	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Insert coolant hose (1) in the bracket (arrow) and close the bracket.
• Feed in and install the manifold bracket (2).
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Manifold bracket to crankcase
  M6x16	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Feed in and position holder (2).
• Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Thermostat holder to engine
  M6X16	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Feed in and position holder (2).
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Holder of high-voltage cable to automatic transmission
  M6X12	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER FOR THE THERMOSTAT ON THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT ON THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL FILTER CAP .
• Refer to TOPPING UP THE MOTOR OIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE PLENUM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
• Refer to INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT BRACKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE AT THE FRONT .
• Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING RESONATOR .
• Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
• Refer to FILLING AND VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to FILLING AND VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE OIL LEVEL IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
• Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .