11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing oil sump top section (N62): Notes
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Special tools required:
- 17 0 030
OIL SUMP TOP SECTION (N62) WORK STEPS
| Work step | Note: |
|---|---|
| Remove design cover. | |
| Remove center of front wall. | |
| Remove fan clutch. (E65 only). Refer to 11 52 020 Removing and installing or replacing fan clutch (N62) . | |
| Remove fan cowl. (E65 only). Refer to 17 11 031 REPLACING FAN COWL (N62) . | |
| Remove electric fan. (E60 only). | |
| Remove alternator drive belt. Refer to 11 28 010 Replacing alternator drive belt (N62) . | |
| Remove A/C compressor drive belt. Refer to 11 28 050 Replacing A/C compressor drive belt with belt tensioner (N62) . | |
| Remove acoustic cover. | |
| Secure engine in installation position with special tool. Refer to Securing engine in installation position with special tool (N62) . | |
| Release nuts on left and right engine mounts at top. | |
| Remove reinforcement plate. Refer to SUSPENSION - FRONT . | |
| Drain off engine oil. Refer to 00 00 610 Engine oil service (N62) . | |
| Remove lower oil sump section. Refer to 11 13 020 Removing and installing/replacing oil sump bottom section (N62) . | |
| Lower front axle support. Refer to 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.