Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 200 CDI (204.007, 204.006), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 220 CDI (204.008) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on MERCEDES W204 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Oil filter

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W204. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Torx bit E11
                    
                      Oil filter cup socket 76-14F
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Flat screwdriver
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W204. Tip from AUTODOC:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes W204 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Remove the engine cover.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W204. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
Step 4

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 5

Pull up the oil dipstick.
Step 6

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the bracket fastener. Use Torx E11. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the bracket.
Step 9

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use the 76-14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Take the oil filter out of its housing.
Step 11

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Step 12

Lift 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 13

Put a waste oil container with at least 7 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 14

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W204. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 17

Remove old o-rings from the oil filter cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 18

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 19

Install new O-rings and a new oil filter to their mounting seats on the filter cover.

Please note!
Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 20

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.

Step 21

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 22

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 23

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 24

Install the cover of the oil filter housing and screw it on.
Step 25

Tighten the oil filter cap. Use the 76-14F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 26

Install the bracket.
Step 27

Screw in the bracket fastener. Use Torx E11. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 28

Lower the car.

Step 29

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 30

Insert the funnel.
Step 31

Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 6.5 l.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W204. Tip from AUTODOC:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 32

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 33

Install the oil filler cap.
Step 34

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 35

Run the engine for a few minutes.
Step 36

After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.

AUTODOC recommends:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out.
Step 37

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 38

Install the engine cover and secure it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W204. Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the part.
Step 39

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 40

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W204. AUTODOC recommends:
To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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