Installing the upper oil sump section

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Clean all belt fittings with microencapsulated male and female threads.
Shavings or other debris must not remain in the components.
If a microencapsulated screw is reused, it must be coated with the following screw locking agent: Loctite 243, medium strength .
The screw connection must be completed within 10 minutes as hardening begins after this period.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Microencapsulated screws must be replaced and may not be reused.
The screw lining must be completed within 10 minutes, as the hardening begins after this time period. Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened.

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.

Clean sealing surface (1) .

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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.

Clean sealing surface (1) .

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (APPLICABLE BMW PARTS CATALOGUE) .

Apply the sealant (1) as shown on the special tool 2 469 803 .

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.

Apply the prescribed amount of sealant to the separation points in the marked area.

Using more than the recommended amount of sealant may result in leaks .

SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF SEALING COMPOUND

Height	4	mm
Diameter	4	mm

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

Apply the prescribed amount of sealant to the separation points in the marked area.

Using more than the recommended amount of sealant may result in leakage .

SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF SEALING COMPOUND

Height	4	mm
Diameter	4	mm

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Replace gasket (1) .
Parts: Seal
Position seal (1) on upper oil sump section.

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Position oil pan on transmission jack.
Position transmission jack with upper oil sump section.
Hand-tighten the bolts (1) .

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Replace screws (1) .
Parts: Screws
Hand-tighten the bolts (1) .

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Lower and remove transmission jack (1) .

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Replace screws in areas (1) .
Parts: Screws
Tighten screws in areas (1) hand-tight.

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Replace screws (1) .
Parts: Screws
Hand-tighten the bolts (1) .
Replace screws (2) .
Parts: Screws
Using the special tool 0 496 646 (11 4 410) , tighten the screws (2) hand-tight.

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Observing the tightening sequence 1 for the upper oil sump section

Upper oil sump section

Fig 1: Upper Oil Sump Screws Tightening Sequence

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Tighten the screws in the sequence (1) to (17) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Upper oil sump section to crankcase (M6x25)
M6x25 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

Observing the tightening sequence 2 for the upper oil sump section

Upper oil sump section

Fig 2: Upper Oil Sump Screws Tightening Sequence

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Tighten screws in the order (1) to (6) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Upper oil sump section to crankcase (M8x45)
M8x45 screw Replace screw.	tightening torque	24 Nm

Following the tightening sequence 3 for the upper oil sump section

Upper oil sump section

Fig 3: Upper Oil Sump Screws Tightening Sequence

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Tighten bolts in ascending order (1) to (17) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Upper oil sump section to crankcase (M6x25)
M6x25 screw	Angle of rotation	90°

Following the tightening sequence 4 for the upper oil sump section

Upper oil sump section

Fig 4: Upper Oil Sump Screws Tightening Sequence

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Tighten the bolts in ascending order (1) to (6) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Upper oil sump section to crankcase (M8x45)
M8x45 screw Replace screw.	tightening torque	24 Nm

Observing the tightening sequence 5 for the upper oil sump section

Upper oil sump section

Fig 5: Upper Oil Sump Screws Tightening Sequence

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Tighten the screws in ascending order (1) to (2) with 10 Nm.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Upper oil sump section to crankcase (M6x25)
M6x25 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

Tighten down screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Transmission to engine
M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm
M10	Tightening torque	38 Nm

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Replace oil filter element

Replacing the oil filter element with the oil drain plug

Replace oil drain plug (1) with sealing ring (2) .
Parts: Oil drain plug with the sealing ring
Coat sealing ring (2) with engine oil.
Manually screw the oil drain plug (1) into the oil filter housing (3) by a few turns.
Pull out oil filter element (5) from oil filter housing (3) .
Release the sealing ring (4) with a screwdriver from the oil filter housing (3) .

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Replace sealing ring (2) and oil filter (5) .
Parts: Sealing ring, oil filter
Mount the sealing ring (4) in the groove on the oil filter housing.
Coat sealing ring (4) with engine oil.
Observe the installation position (6) when inserting the oil filter element (5) into the oil filter housing (3) .
Oil filter element (5) must engage audibly.

Replacing the oil filter element without the oil drain plug

Pull the oil filter element (3) out of the oil filter housing (1) .
Release the sealing ring (2) with a screwdriver from the oil filter housing (1) .
Mount the sealing ring (2) in the groove on the oil filter housing.
Replace sealing ring (2) and the oil filter.
Parts: Sealing ring, oil filter
Coat the sealing ring (2) with engine oil.
Observe the installation position (4) when inserting the oil filter element (3) into the oil filter housing (1) .
Oil filter element (3) must engage audibly.

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Cleaning the oil filter element and oil filter 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.

Version A:
Clean oil residue from the oil filter in the marked areas with brake cleaner and a lint-free rag.
Ensure that sealing ring (1) is coated with engine oil.
Version B:
Clean oil residue from the oil filter in the marked areas with brake cleaner and a lint-free rag.
Ensure that sealing ring (1) is coated with engine oil.

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Clean the oil filter housing in area (1) with a brake cleaner and a lint-free cloth to remove the oil residue.

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Replace the O-rings (1) .
Parts: O-rings
Coat the O-rings (1) with engine oil.

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Position engine oil lines (2) .
Tighten nut (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Engine oil line to upper oil sump section
Nut M8	Tightening torque	18 Nm

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Position oil filter housing (1) with filter, and screw in a few threads by hand.
Position special tool 0 493 936 (11 9 240) (2) on the oil filter housing.
Tighten oil filter housing (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Oil filter housing/special tool
S88.5 x3	Joining torque	40 Nm
	Release oil filter housing/special tool .	180°
	tightening torque	40 Nm

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.
Engage the cable bracket (2) .

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT .
Refer to SECURING THE JUNCTURE SHAFT IN FRONT ON THE FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to FASTENING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to SECURING THE SWIVEL BEARING, LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
Refer to FASTENING COOLANT HOSE TO THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to SECURING THE HOLDER FOR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLING .
Refer to REPLACING THE RADIAL SHAFT SEALS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to DRAIN/TOPPING UP THE FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION OIL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SPRING STRUT HOLDER .
Refer to SECURING THE WISHBONE ON THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to SECURING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE CALIPER .
Refer to FASTENING THE RIGHT AND LEFT OUTPUT SHAFTS ONTO THE WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to CONNECTING THE CONNECTORS ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to CONNECTING THE CONNECTOR TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR .
Refer to SECURING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to ATTACHING THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE ACTIVE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE EPS .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT-HAND AND RIGHT-HAND CRASH LEVER .
Refer to INSTALLING REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CROSSING OF THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS .
Refer to ATTACHING THE SPRING STRUT (AIR SUSPENSION) RIGHT FRONT .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
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 WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT, BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING OIL PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LOWER OIL PAN SECTION .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
Refer to FILLING ENGINE OIL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to ACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to PLACING THE BRAKE PADS ON THE BRAKE DISK/PUTTING THEM INTO OPERATION .