11 13 000 Removing and installing or replacing oil sump (S65)

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Recycling:

Catch and dispose of used oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drain engine oil.
Secure engine in installation position .
Lower front axle. See 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE CARRIER (M3, UNIVERSAL LIFTER) .
Remove ribbed V-belt.
Release 4x transmission bolts.

Release screws (1).

Take off holder (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Holder

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Fig 2: Oil Sump Holder Screws Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Overview of oil sump screw/bolt connections

Torx bolt M6x30 (16 x)
Torx bolt M6x50 (12 x)
Torx bolt M6x75 (2 x)

Tightening torque. 11 13 2AZ . See OIL SUMP .

Clean sealing faces (1) with special tool 11 4 470.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Faces

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Installation:

Replace oil sump gasket (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Sump Gasket

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Assemble engine.