00 00 250 BMW Engine oil service 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: Replacing Sealing Rings

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Replace oil filter element (1).

Fig 2: Replacing Oil Filter Element

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Open oil drain plug and drain off engine oil.

Fig 3: Opening Oil Drain Plug

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Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque. 11 13 1 AZ. 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.

Supplementary service: refer to vehicle-specific inspection sheet.