11 43 000 Removing and installing/sealing guide tube for oil dipstick (N62)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release A/C
Drain engine oil.

NOTE: Top guide tube section

Unclip guide tube (2) at retaining clip (1).

Release guide tube (2) at connection piece (3).

Release screw (4).

Installation:

Replace sealing ring on tube of non-return valve (3).

Apply light coat of oil to seal.

Fig 1: Releasing Guide Tube At Connection Piece

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NOTE: Bottom guide tube section

Unscrew nut (1).

Remove lockplate (2).

Installation:

Lockplate (2) is marked Top.

Remove bottom guide tube section (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring on guide tube (3).

Apply light coat of oil to seal.

Fig 2: Removing Lockplate And Replacing Sealing Ring On Guide Tube

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Assemble engine.

Check engine for leaks.