00 00 250 BMW engine oil service incl. supplementary service (S54): Installation:

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Tightening torque, 11 42 2AZ. Refer to 11 42 OIL FILTER AND PIPES .

Replace sealing ring in oil-filter cover and sealing ring on bolt.

Fig 1: Identifying Sealing Ring In Oil-Filter Cover

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Replace oil filter element (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Filter Element

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Drain or draw off engine oil.

If engine oil is drained:

E46 only

Lever out cover (1) on side with a screwdriver.

Fig 3: Identifying Cover

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Open oil drain plug and drain off engine oil.

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Drain Plug

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Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque, 11 13 1AZ. Refer to 11 13 OIL PAN .

Complete vehicle and set in horizontal position.

Top up engine oil.

Start engine and run at idle until oil indicator lamp goes out.

Switch off engine, wait approx. 5 minutes and then check engine oil level.

Top up engine oil if necessary.