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
Contaminant or foreign body.
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.

Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.

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.

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 COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body.
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.

Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Open oil filler cap (1).