11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing upper section of oil pan (M62)

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NOTE: For removal of oil pan, front axle support must be lowered.
There is no need to perform a front axle alignment check.

E38 only

Disconnect negative battery lead. See 12 00 INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Lift engine hood into assembly position.

Disconnect damper on hood, open hood fully and secure with a screw on left and right sides.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Damper On Hood

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Version 1

(acoustic cover screwed down)

Pry out sealing cap. Unscrew nuts.

Remove acoustic cover.

Fig 2: Removing Acoustic Cover

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Version 2

(acoustic cover with press-stud fastener)

Open press-studs (1... 4) one at a time, at the same time lifting the acoustic cover slightly. Once all four press-studs have been opened, remove the acoustic cover.

Installation

Position acoustic cover and press downwards until press-studs (1... 4) click into place.

Fig 3: Positioning Acoustic Cover

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Remove suction-filter housing with air-mass sensor, refer to 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SUCTION-FILTER HOUSING (M60, M62)

Fig 4: Removing Suction-Filter Housing With Air-Mass Sensor

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Unfasten dipstick guide from right timing case cover.

Fig 5: Unfastening Dipstick Guide From Right Timing Case Cover

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Unfasten top left and right nuts on engine mount.

Fig 6: Unfastening Top Left And Right Nuts On Engine Mount

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Fit special tool 00 0 200 to special tool 00 0 201 / 202 / 204 / 208 and attach.

NOTE: The supports (1) of special tool 00 0 208 must make contact with the screws on the side walls.
Secure special tool 11 0 000 to special tool 00 0 200.

Fig 7: Fitting Special Tool 00 0 200 To Special Tool 00 0 201 / 202 / 204 / 208

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CAUTION: Only attach engine to relevant suspension lugs.

Layout of front engine mount.

Fig 8: Layout Of Front Engine Mount

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Layout of rear engine mount.

Fig 9: Layout Of Rear Engine Mount

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Tighten the screws (1 and 2).

Fig 10: Tightening Screws (1 And 2)

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Lift engine with special tool 00 0 200 approx. 6 - 8 mm.

Fig 11: Lifting Engine With Special Tool 00 0 200

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Remove lower section of oil pan, refer to 11 13 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LOWER OIL PAN SECTION (M60/M62)

Relieve load on drive belt of air conditioner and remove adjusting plate from oil pan, refer to 11 28 050 REPLACING DRIVE BELT FOR A/C COMPRESSOR (M60 / M62 / M73) .

Unfasten vane pump, refer to POWER STEERING VANE PUMP

NOTE: Lines remain connected. If necessary, remove stud bolt from upper section of oil pan and tie vane pump to one side.

Fig 12: Unfastening Vane Pump

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Installation

Check O-ring, replace if necessary.

Insert O-ring and washer in oil pan bore.

Fig 13: Unfastening Guide Tube For Dipstick On Oil Pan

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Unfasten return line from oil pan.

Installation

Replace sealing ring.

For Tightening torque, refer to 11 11 5AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i .

Fig 14: Unfastening Return Line From Oil Pan

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Unfasten steering spindle from steering gear.

This operation is described in section on removing and installing the steering gear, refer to POWER STEERING GEAR

Unfasten bracket for hydraulic line from front axle support.

Brace front axle support with special tool 00 2 030 in conjunction with special tool 31 2 220.

Unfasten front axle support from engine support and lower approx. 60 mm, refer to AXLE SHAFTS - 5 SERIES

Fig 15: Bracing Front Axle Support

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Unfasten screws inside oil pan.

Remove oil pump, refer to 11 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL PUMP (M62)

Fig 16: Unfastening Screws Inside Oil Pan

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Unfasten screws to sealing cover.

Fig 17: Unfastening Screws To Sealing Cover

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If necessary, unfasten oil cooler line bracket from oil pan.

Unfasten remaining screws from oil pan.

Lift upper section of oil pan forwards to remove.

Fig 18: Identifying Upper Section Of Oil Pan

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Installation

Sealing faces clean and free of seal debris. Coat edges of joint with three Bond 1209 sealing compound.

Replace gasket
Install oil pan
Insert all screws in oil pan.
Insert screws in transmission end without preload at this stage.
Tighten down screws in engine end.
Tighten down screws in transmission end.

Fig 19: Coating Edges Of Joint With Three Bond

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