Install full-flow oil filter

Full-flow oil filter 

Fig 1: Full-Flow Oil Filter Screws Tightening Sequence

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A Full-flow oil filter 

1 - 6 Screws 

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• Have a cleaning cloth ready.
  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Damage to the engine. 
  If the engine is manually rotated in the wrong direction of rotation, the engine can be damaged. 

  • Only rotate the engine manually in the correct direction of rotation: a) clockwise when looking at the damper, or b) counterclockwise when looking at the chain drive. b) applies only if the timing chain is installed in the rear.
• Crank the engine with the special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480)  until the motor oil flows in the area of the oil duct (1).
• Replace seals (1) to (5) on the full-flow oil filter (A).

  Parts:  Seals

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Damage to the surface. 
  The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage. 

  • Do not use any metal-cutting tools.
• Clean the sealing residue off the sealing surface (1) on the crankcase using the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470)  .

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• Feed in and install the full-flow oil filter (A) from above.
• Tighten screws in the order (1) to (6).
  NOTE: Tighten the bolts in 360 degree steps.
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Full-flow oil filter to crankcase
  Captive screw M6 Observe tightening sequence!	Joining torque	4 Nm
  	tightening torque	10 Nm

  Fig 2: Full-Flow Oil Filter Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Secure clamps (1).

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• Secure clamps (1).

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Make sure that the connections are locked correctly. The locks must engage audibly.
• Connect coolant hose (1) and lock.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FILTER ELEMENT (540I 2017-2020) , or INSTALLING THE OIL FILTER ELEMENT (540i 2021-2022) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
• Refer to INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT BRACKET (540i 2017-2020) , or CONNECTING THE COOLANT LINES FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) (540i 2017-2020) , or INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) (540i 2021-2022) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT (540i 2017-2020) , or INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT (540i 2021-2022) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RESONATOR WITH THE TOP CLEAN AIR PIPE .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH FRONT-END STRUTS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP .
• Refer to FILLING ENGINE OIL .
• Refer to OPENING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
• Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
• Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
• Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
• Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
• Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
• Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .