Changing oil and oil filter
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
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       | 1. | Raise the car and remove the lower engine cover. 
 
   
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       | 2. | Place a receptacle under the car. 
 
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       | 3. | Up to VIN 73512706:
        
        Place a cloth between the sound insulation and the oil sump to prevent oil from running into the sound insulation. 
 
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       | 4. | Remove the oil sump drain plug and drain the oil. 
 
   
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       | 5. | Connect a hose to the oil filter holder's drain pipe and open the oil filter cap using
        
         32 025 051 Oil filter wrench
        
        . Let the oil run out through the hose. 
 
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       | 6. | Remove the cover and oil filter. 
 
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       | 1. | Fit new O-rings and put the new oil filter in the cover. Fit the cover. Wipe the subframe clean. 
 Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 lbf ft)
 
 
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       | 2. | Up to VIN 73512706:
        
        Remove the protective cloth. 
 
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       | 3. | Replace the seal and fit the oil plug. 
 Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 lbf ft)
 
 
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       | 4. | Fit the lower engine cover. 
 
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       | 5. | Lower the car to the floor. 
 
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       | 6. | Fill with oil to specification. See
        
         Lubricating system.
        
        Check the level when the engine is warm, 2-5 minutes after it is switched off. 
 
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