11 13 020 Removing And Installing/Replacing Oil Sump Bottom Section (N62/N62TU)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove reinforcement plate . See 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
Remove oil drain plug and drain engine oil. See 00 00 610 ENGINE OIL SERVICE (N62/N62TU) .

Unlock plug connection (1) on oil level sensor and disconnect.

Release screws and remove oil sump bottom section (2).

Tightening torque. See ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .

Installation:

Clean sealing surfaces.

Replace seal.

Replace screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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When replacing oil sump bottom section:

Convert oil level sensor.

Replace sealing ring.