11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing oil sump top section (N62/N62TU)

Special Tools Required: 

• 17 0 030

Work step	Note:
Remove design cover.
Remove center of front wall.
Remove alternator drive belt. Refer to 11 28 010 REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (N62/N62TU) .
Remove A/C compressor drive belt. Refer to 11 28 050 REPLACING A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT (N62) .
Remove acoustic cover.
Secure engine in installation position with special tool.
Release nuts on left and right engine mounts at top.
Remove reinforcement plate.
Drain engine oil..
Remove lower oil sump section. Refer to 11 13 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL SUMP BOTTOM SECTION (N62/N62TU) .
Lower front axle support. Refer to FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .	NOTE: To remove the oil sump, you must lower the front axle support. There is no need to perform a front axle alignment check.
Release power steering pump on bracket, hydraulic lines remain connected. Secure power steering pump against falling down.
Unlock and disconnect hydraulic lines from heat exchanger with special tool 17 0 030 . Release hydraulic lines on automatic transmission. Release holder for hydraulic lines. Remove hydraulic lines.	Installation location: on radiator at bottom left. Transmission fluid emerges when hydraulic lines are released. Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid. Installation:  Check fluid level in automatic transmission; top up if necessary.
Unclip cable duct of oxygen sensors from automatic transmission.

Release screw, remove tensioner (1) from A/C compressor drive belt (E65 only).

Unfasten screws.

Release screws and remove oil sump top section.

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring on dipstick guide tube.

Free sealing faces of seal debris and clean.

1. Replace seal.
2. Install oil sump.
3. Insert all screws on transmission end,
4. Tighten down all screws on oil sump.

   Tightening torque, see 11 13 2AZ .

   Fig 3: View Of Oil Sump Top Section

   Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.