Refitting engine oil pan

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• Remove fine seal remains on the sealing surface (1) and the sealing surface on the engine block with the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470)  .
• Clean the sealing surface (1) with brake cleaner.
  CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
  	20, Canister	83192365215

  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Damage to the surface. 
  The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage. 

  • Do not use any metal-cutting tools.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

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• Remove coarse seal remains on the sealing surface (1) and the sealing surface on the engine block with the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470)  .
• Clean the sealing surface (1) with brake cleaner.
  CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
  	20, Canister	83192365215

• Have the special tool 2 469 803  ready.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For ADDITIONAL INFORMATION see: 11 00... Overview of consumables in applicable BMW parts catalogue
• Position the sealing compound (1) as shown on the special tool 2 469 803  .

  Parts:  Sealing compound

  SEALING COMPOUND SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound Processing time < 10 minutes at room temperature

  50 ml, Cartridge

  83190404517

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The processing time of the liquid sealing compound can be at a maximum of 10 min.
  Commissioning of the assembly is not possible until 25 minutes after the processing time.

  Non-observance can lead to leaks in the assembly.

• Apply the sealing compound (1) along the line with a height of 2 mm to 2.5 mm.
• Completely encircle the oil return orifice (arrow) with the sealing compound.
• Apply the sealing compound along the inner edge.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The special tool 11 8 780 is only required when the transmission is removed.
• Position the special tool 0 496 120 (11 8 780)  with the transmission bolts (1) so that the oil pan is exactly flush with engine block.
• If necessary, replace lining sleeves.

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Improper screw length can cause component damage. 
  The use of screws of improper length can lead to component damage. 

  • Note the correct screw length.
  • Install screws that correspond to the original length.

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• Ensure that the correct  (2) screw (M8 x 40) is used to attach the oil pan to the transmission.

  The (1) screw (mounting bolt of the starter) must never  be used to attach the oil pan.

• Install oil sump (1) to top front.
• Tighten all bolts of the oil pan hand-tight, do not tighten completely.

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• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Transmission to oil pan (manual transmission and automatic transmission)
  M8 x 50	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Attach cable.
• Connect connector.

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• Tighten down screws (1) and (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Oil sump to crankcase
  M8 x 110	Tightening torque	24 Nm

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• Tighten the screws (1) to (7).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Oil sump to crankcase
  M8 x 30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

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• Tighten the screws (1) to (7).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Oil sump to crankcase
  M8 x 30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

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• Tighten the screws (1), (2) and (3).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to ATTACHING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TENSION STRUTS ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE WISHBONE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE TIE ROD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to FASTENING ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND COOLANT HOSES TO THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: CONNECT THE VACUUM LINE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR
• Refer to SECURING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS TO THE ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM ON STEERING GEAR
• Refer to TAKING ENGINE OUT OF INSTALLATION ORIENTATION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANELS ON THE FRONT AXLE ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD GASKET LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL FILTER CAP
• Refer to TOPPING UP THE MOTOR OIL
• Refer to RECONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .