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How to change engine oil and filter on MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Off-Road Cabrio (W463) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Off-Road Cabrio (W463) 300 GE (463.207), MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Off-Road Cabrio (W463) 320 GE (463.208) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Off-Road Cabrio (W463) 300 GE (463.207), MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Off-Road Cabrio (W463) 320 GE (463.208) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for G-Class Off-Road Cabrio (W463) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Oil filter
Alternative products

Oil filter cup socket 65/67-14f
Drive socket # 8
Drive socket # 13
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat screwdriver
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
AUTODOC recommends:
- Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
- Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS Cabrio (W463). Use the following procedure:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Remove the engine cover.Replacement: engine oil and filter – MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS Cabrio (W463). Tip from AUTODOC:Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.
- Step 4Clean the oil filter housing cap.Step 5Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use the 76-14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 6Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
- Step 7Remove the filter element from the filter housing. Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
- Step 8Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
- Step 9Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.AUTODOC recommends:The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
- Step 10Unscrew the oil filler plug.
- Step 11Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 12Remove the oil pan cover (2 pieces).
- Step 13Put a waste oil container with at least 8 l capacity under the drainage hole.
- Step 14Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 15Drain the used oil.Replacement: engine oil and filter – MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS Cabrio (W463). Tip from AUTODOC experts:Caution! The oil may be hot.
- Step 16Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
- Step 17Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 18Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
- Step 19Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.Please note!Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
- Step 20Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
- Step 21Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
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