Oil Filter: Service and Repair

OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the engine temperature of the coolant reaches 80°C to 90°C.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.

WARNING: Use care as oil could be hot

4. Use the Special Tool MB991396 (or equivalent) to remove the engine oil filter from the underside of the vehicle.
5. Clean the filter bracket side mounting surfaces.





6. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter.
7. Install the engine oil filter.

NOTE: Tightening torque: 14 Nm

8. Install the drain plug and refill engine oil.
9. Race the engine 2-3 times, and check to be sure there are no engine oil leaks from the installation section of the filter.