Oil Filter: Service and Repair

ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT

Required Special Tool:

- MB991396: Oil Filter Wrench

1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80 - 90°C (176 - 194°F).

2. WARNING:
Use care as oil could be hot.

Remove the engine oil filler cap.

3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.





4. Use an oil filter wrench to remove the engine oil filter.
5. Clean the filter bracket side mounting surface and ensure the old O-ring has been removed.





6. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter.
7. Screw on the oil filter by hand until it touches the surface of the flange and then tighten it with an oil filter wrench.





8. Install the drain plug and refill engine oil (Refer to Engine Oil Replacement Service and Repair).
9. Rev the engine a few times, and check to be sure that no engine oil leaks at the oil filter.