Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Oil filter

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Removal

Draining oil

Warning! Hot oil can scald. Avoid skin contact with engine oil, particularly if the engine oil is dirty. Immediately wash hands and any skin that has been in contact with oil. Use a suitable cleaning agent and warm water. Wear protective gloves when working with engine oil.

Remove:
- the oil filler cap. Raise the vehicle and fetch a container
- the lower splash guard. Position the container under the engine oil trough
- the oil plug.
Drain the engine oil. It is easier to drain the oil if the engine is at operating temperature. Reinstall the oil plug again. Always use a new sealing washer. Tighten the plug. See: Tightening torque, B5254T7 Tightening Torque. Install the lower cover. Lower the vehicle.

Removing components





Remove:
- the screws for the intake manifold between the front cover plate and the air cleaner (ACL) module
- the inlet pipe.

For vehicles without a turbocharger (TC)
Remove the resonator from the air cleaner (ACL) module.

Removing the oil filter





Remove:
- the oil filter housing cover together with the filter insert
- the filter insert from the housing
- O-ring. Allow the filter insert to drain and then discard it in an approved place.

Installation

Installing the oil filter




Clean the housing. Install a new O-ring. Lubricate the O-ring. Install a new filter insert in the cover of the oil filter housing. Screw the filter housing and filter into place. Tighten. See: Tightening torque, B5254T7 Tightening Torque

Installing components





For vehicles without a turbocharger (TC)
Install the resonator for the air cleaner (ACL) module.

For other vehicles

Install:
- the intake manifold between the air cleaner (ACL) module and the front cover plate
- the screws for the intake manifold. Tighten.

Finishing

Filling engine oil
Top up oil. See: Lubricants, engine [1][2]Capacity Specifications.

Checks
Check the level with the dipstick.
Start the engine and check for oil leakage.
Stop the engine and let the oil run down into the oil sump.

Caution! Top up to maximum on the dip stick if necessary but do not overfill.

Then check the oil level.