00 00 249 BMW engine oil service (M60 / M62 / M73): Installation

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Tightening torque, refer to 11 42 2AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Removing Main Flow Oil Filter Cover

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Remove oil filter from oil filter cover.

Note direction of installation of oil filter insert.

Oil filter insert must locate in oil filter cover.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Filter From Oil Filter Cover

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Replace sealing ring and coat with oil.

Fig 3: Replacing Sealing Ring

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After draining oil from oil-filter housing, unscrew oil drain plug or draw out oil with a vacuum unit.

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 13 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Drain Plug

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Pour in engine oil.

Switch on engine and run at idle until oil indicator lamp goes out.

Stop engine and check oil level.

NOTE: Position car on a flat, horizontal surface.