Removing and Installing / Sealing or Replacing Main Flow Oil Filter

11 42 020 - Removing and installing, sealing/replacing main flow oil filter (S65)





Important!
It is essential to adhere to the exact filling capacities specified.
Overfilling the engine with engine oil will result in engine damage.





Recycling:
Catch and dispose of engine oil with suitable equipment.
Note national regulations.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove fan cowl with electronic fan.
- Remove front underbody protection.
- Remove A/C system drive belt Service and Repair.
- Remove water pump belt pulley Service and Repair.
- Remove coolant hoses.
- Remove vibration damper Service and Repair.
- Release power steering pump 32 41 060 Removing and Installing or Replacing Hydraulic Steering Vane Pump and lay to one side (do not open pressure lines).





Release oil filter cover (1).

Installation Note:
Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ. Specifications





Release nuts (1 and 4).
Tightening torque: 11 42 3AZ. Specifications
Detach lines (2 and 3).

Installation Note:
Replace O-rings.





Release screws (1).
Release screws (2).
Release screws (3).
Tightening torque: 11 42 2AZ. Specifications
Lift out oil filter housing.






Installation Note:
Replace seal (1).





Assemble engine.
Park vehicle on a horizontal surface.
Allow engine at normal operating temperature to run for 3 minutes with increased revs (min. 1000 / max. 1500 rpm).
Read off engine oil level in instrument cluster or on Control Display.
Top up engine oil if necessary.