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11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing upper oil sump section (N63) (X6 xDrive 50i)

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary work: 

Detach plug from oil pressure switch Unclip wiring harness on oil sump

Release oil filter cover (1) with special tool 11 9 240.

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

Graphic without reinforcement plate.

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Loosen transmission end screw (1).

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Version A: 

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

Release screws in sequence 27 to 3.

Risk of damage! 

For safety, hold the oil sump with a second person.

Release screws 1 and 2 and remove the oil sump.

Version B: 

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

Release screws in sequence 26 to 3.

Risk of damage! 

For safety, hold the oil sump with a second person.

Release screws 1 and 2 and remove the oil sump.

Fig 1: Oil Sump Screws Loosening Sequence (Version A)
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Fig 2: Oil Sump Screws Loosening Sequence (Version B)
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Apply a drop of sealing compound 2.1 centrally to all separation points of the crankcase.

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Fig 3: Oil Sump Screws Loosening Sequence (Version A)
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Installation 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.

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On the transmission end, screw all the screws (1) with 5 Nm.

Version A: 

Installation note: 

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

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

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

Version B: 

Installation 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 4: Oil Sump Screws Loosening Sequence (Version B)
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Screw transmission end screws (1) with torque.

Tightening torque 24 00 1AZ .

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Assemble engine.