11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing oil sump top section (N62/N62TU)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 550i, 2009 BMW 550i, and 2008 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special tools required:
- 17 0 030 . See COOLING SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS .
WORK STEPS REFERENCE
| Work step | Note: |
|---|---|
| Remove design cover | |
| Remove center front panel | |
| Remove fan clutch (E65 only) | |
| Remove fan cowl (E65 only) | |
| Remove electric fan (E60 only). See 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N62, N62TU) | |
| Remove alternator drive belt | |
| Remove A/C compressor drive belt | |
| Remove acoustic cover | |
| Secure engine in installation position with special tool | |
| Release nuts on left and right engine mounts at top | |
| Remove reinforcement plate | |
| Drain off engine oil | |
| Remove lower oil sump section | |
| Lower front axle support |
NOTE:
To remove the oil sump, you must lower the front axle support.
There is no need to perform a front axle alignment check. |
| Release power steering pump on bracket, hydraulic lines remain connected. Secure power steering pump against falling down. | |
| Unlock and disconnect hydraulic lines from heat exchanger with special tool 17 0 030. Release hydraulic lines on automatic transmission. Release holder for hydraulic lines. Remove hydraulic lines. |
Installation location: on radiator at bottom left. Transmission fluid emerges when hydraulic lines are released. Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid. Installation: Check fluid level in automatic transmission; top up if necessary. |
| Unclip cable duct of oxygen sensors from automatic transmission. |
Release screw, remove tensioner (1) from A/C compressor drive belt (E65 only).
Unfasten screws.
Release screws and remove oil sump top section.
Installation:
Replace sealing ring on dipstick guide tube.
Free sealing faces of seal debris and clean.
- Replace gasket.
- Install oil sump.
- Insert all screws on transmission end,
- Tighten down all screws on oil sump.
Tightening torque, see 11 13 2AZ in OIL SUMP .