Removing the oil filler cap

WARNING: Hot fluids .
Risk of scalding!

Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.

WARNING: Hot surfaces .
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Engine damage caused by excessively filling the engine with motor oil .
Filling an excessive quantity of motor oil may cause engine damage .

Observe the exact motor oil filling capacity.
Allow engine oil to drip off when draining. RISK OF DAMAGE

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Make sure the vehicle is operating temperature for engine oil service (engine oil temperature > 70°C).

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .

Open oil filler cap (1) .

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.