Remove the acoustic cover of the oil sump

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

WARNING: Heavy component falling down or tipping.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
For additional information see: SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (RWD) (430I COUPE/CONVERTIBLE/GRAN COUPE SEDAN) or SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (RWD) (M440I COUPE/CONVERTIBLE/GRAN COUPE SEDAN) .

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!

Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
Detach battery ground lead from battery.
For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to steering column switch cluster (SZL).
The steering column switch cluster (SZL) or the coil spring cassette can be damaged by twisting the steering wheel if the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) is separated from the steering gear or the steering column.

After separating the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) from the steering gear or from the steering column, secure the steering wheel against twisting.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults.

Detach battery terminal from battery pole by carefully shifting to and fro. Do not pry off using a tool.

Preliminary work

Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
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 REMOVING THE LATERAL HOOD SEALS .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL SEAL .
Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION ON THE LEFT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION AT THE RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING UNDERBODY PLANKING ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE .
Refer to REMOVING CRASH LEVERS LEFT AND RIGHT .
Installing the torsion strut left and right
NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Remove torsion strut

IMPORTANT: Driving without torsion strut is prohibited.

IMPORTANT: Secure component against falling.

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Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
Refer to MOVING THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to RELEASING THE LINE CONNECTION TO THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE LEFT AND RIGHT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING .
Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to LOWERING FRONT SUBFRAME .

Precondition

Disconnect all negative battery cables.

Unlock and release the plug connection (1) .
Loosen nut (2) .
Guide the positive battery cable (3) out of the clamp (4) and lay to one side.

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Unlock and loosen the clamps (1) .
Guide out the wiring harness section for the automatic transmission (2) and set it aside.

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NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.

Loosen screw (1) .

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NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
Loosen the holder (1) .

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NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
Feed out the transmission oil lines (1) from the holder (2) and place to one side.

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Loosen the expanding rivet (1) .

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Loosen the expanding rivet (1) .

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Loosen the expanding rivet (1) .
Undo Christmas tree clip (2) .

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Guide out and remove acoustic cover (1) of the oil pan.

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