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11 13 000 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil sump (N55)

Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Aluminium screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released. 
For reliable identification:
Aluminium screws/bolts are not magnetic. 
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage). 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unclip electrical lines (2) of monitoring sensors from holder (3).

Disconnect plug connections (1) of monitoring sensors and lay to one side.

Release bolts (5) on gearbox.

Tightening torque 11 13 6AZ .

Lay holder (3) to one side.

Disconnect plug connection (4) on oil level sensor.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections, Electrical Lines And Bolts
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Release bolts along line (1).

If necessary, remove oil level sensor.

Tightening torque (oil level sensor): 11 13 7AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts Along Line
G09836033Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Screw (1) M8x92 mm.

Screws (2) M8x112 mm

Screws (3) M8x92 mm

Fig 3: Identifying Screws
G09836034Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Replace all sealing rings and gaskets (1). 

Aluminium screws (2) M8x112 mm.

Tightening torque 11 13 3AZ .

Aluminium screw (3) M8x92 mm.

Tightening torque 11 13 3AZ .

Aluminium screws (4) M8x26 mm.

Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Sealing Rings And Gaskets
G09836035Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Special tool 11 8 780 is only required if gear is not installed as mechanical stop.

Secure special tool 11 8 780 with two bolts on crankcase.

Fig 5: Securing Special Tool 11 8 780 Using Bolts On Crankcase
G09836036Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Engine removed:

Position oil sump (1) with no gaps until it contacts special tool 11 8 780 .

Installation note: 

Engine installed:

Position oil sump (1) with no gaps to the limit position on the transmission housing.

Fig 6: Positioning Oil Sump
G09836037Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Bolt on oil sump (1).

Assemble engine.