11 13 OIL PAN (540i 2017-2020, 540i xDrive 2017-2020)
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11 13 OIL PAN - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Oil drain plug | B42SO0/B46M0/O0/B48M0/O0 | M12 x 1.5 | Replace the sealing ring. | 25 Nm |
| 2AZ Oil sump to crankcase | B42SO0/B46M0/O0/B48M0/O0 | M8x30 M8x110 | Tightening torque | 24 Nm |
| 3AZ Oil level sensor to oil sump | B42SO0/B46M0/O0/B48M0/O0 | M6 | Tightening torque | 8.5 Nm |
11 13 TIGHTENING TORQUE OVERVIEW
| Oil deflector to crankcase | ||
| M8 x 35 Replace screws. |
Tightening torque | 15 Nm |
| Angle of rotation | 45° | |
| Oil drain plug on oil sump | ||
| M12 x 1.5 Replace the sealing ring. |
Tightening torque | 20 Nm |
| Transmission to oil pan (manual transmission and automatic transmission) | ||
| M8 x 50 | Tightening torque | 19 Nm |