11 00... Engine oil service (M57T2): Recycling

Catch and dispose of drained engine oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Open oil filter cap with a suitable tool.

Tightening torque, see 11 42 1AZ in 11 42 OIL FILTER AND PIPES .

NOTE: Engine oil flows out of the oil filter housing and back into the oil sump.

Fig 1: Locating Oil Filter Cap

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Pull oil filter element (1) out of oil filter housing.