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Removing and installing/replacing upper oil sump section (S63T2) (X5 M)

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary work: 

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Loosen transmission end screw (1).

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Attention: risk of damage to four-wheel drive oil sump  .

Release screws in sequence 26 to 3.

NOTE: Risk of damage! 
For safety, hold the oil sump with a second person.
Release screws 1 and 2 and remove the oil sump.
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Place a drop of sealing compound 2.1  on all the separation points on the crankcase.

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NOTE: Special tool 11 8 780 is only necessary if transmission is removed.

Position special tool 11 8 780 with transmission bolts (1) so that the oil sump is lined up with the engine block.

Attach upper oil sump section.

(Graphic N47).

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NOTE: Mount all screws in the sequence 1  to 26  with 27  Nm.
Retorque all the screws in the sequence 1  to 26  with 27  Nm.
Exchange screws 1 and 2 with a microencapsulated screw and fasten with 27 Nm  .
Fig 1: Oil Sump Screws Tightening Sequence
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On the transmission end, screw all the screws (1) with 5 Nm.

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Installation note: Four-wheel drive 

Mount all screws in the sequence 3  to 27  with 27  Nm.

Exchange screws 1 and 2 with a microencapsulated screw and fasten with 27 Nm  .

Retorque all the screws in the sequence 1  to 27  with 27  Nm.

Fig 2: Oil Sump Screws Tightening Sequence
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Secure all screws (1) to their corresponding tightening torque.

Tightening torque: 24 00 1AZ .

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Assemble engine.