11 43 000 Removing and installing/replacing oil dipstick (M54/56)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove air cleaner housing. Refer to 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (M54) .
- Remove intake hose.
- Remove left firewall panel.
- Drain engine oil. Refer to 00 00 250 BMW ENGINE OIL SERVICE (M54/56) .
Unscrew bolt (1).
Detach hose (2) from oil dipstick guide tube.
Unclip fuel line (3).
Unclip retaining clip (4).
Remove oil dipstick guide tube in direction of arrow.
Installation:
Replace O-ring.
Assemble engine.
Check engine for leaks.