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Oil Filter Stud Replacement




OIL FILTER STUD REPLACEMENT [3.0L ENGINE]

Required Special Tool:

- MB992676: Oil Filter Stud Setter

1. Remove the engine oil filter (Refer to Engine Oil Filter Replacement).





2. Remove the oil filter stud using the screw extractor (Recommended tool: MB992684), or equivalent.
NOTE:
This recommended tool is a component of the screw extractor set (MB992678).





3. Using special tool MB992676, install the new oil filter stud and tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 49 ± 5 Nm (36 ± 3 in-lb)
4. Install the engine oil filter (Refer to Engine Oil Filter Replacement).