Refitting engine oil pan

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body.
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.

Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.

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.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

Remove rough seal remains on the sealing surface (1) of the crankcase with the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .
Clean the sealing surface (1) with the brake cleaner.

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CONSUMABLE - BRAKE CLEANER DESCRIPTION

Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
Brake cleaner 2.0	20, Canister	83192365215

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

Remove fine seal remains on the sealing surface (1) of the oil pan with the special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .
Clean the sealing surface (1) with the brake cleaner.

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CONSUMABLE - BRAKE CLEANER DESCRIPTION

Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
Brake cleaner 2.0	20, Canister	83192365215

Have the special tool 2 469 803 ready.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (BMW PARTS CATALOGUE)

Position the sealing compound (1) as shown on the special tool 2 469 803 .
Parts : Sealing compound

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The processing time of the liquid sealing compound can be at a maximum of 10 min.
Commissioning of the assembly is not possible until 25 minutes after the processing time.

Non-observance can lead to leaks in the assembly.

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Apply a sealing bead (1) with the sealing compound in the marked area along the inner edge.
Completely encircle the oil return orifice (arrow) with the sealing compound.
Make sure no sealing compound enters the oil return orifice.

Sealing compound

Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound
Processing time <10 minutes at room temperature

50 ml, Cartridge

83190404517

TECHNICAL DATA - HEIGHT OF SEALING BEAD SPECIFICATION

Height of the sealing bead
	2.0 mm... 2.5 mm

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The special tool 11 8 780 is only required when the transmission is removed.

Position the special tool 0 496 120 (11 8 780) with the transmission bolts (1) so that the oil pan is exactly flush with timing case cover.
If necessary, replace the centering sleeves.

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Install oil sump (1) to top front.
Tighten all bolts of the oil pan hand-tight, do not tighten completely.

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Tighten down screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Transmission to oil pan (manual transmission and automatic transmission)
M8 x 50	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Attach cable in the marked area.
Connect plug (1).
Tighten down screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Oil sump to crankcase
M8 x 110	Tightening torque	24 Nm

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Oil sump to crankcase
M8 x 30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

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Tighten all bolts (marks).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Oil sump to crankcase
M8 x 30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

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Tighten all bolts (marks).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Oil sump to crankcase
M8 x 30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

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Tighten all bolts (marks).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Oil sump to crankcase
M8 x 30	Tightening torque	24 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR
Refer to INSTALL THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE OIL SUMP .
Refer to INSTALL FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY .
Refer to TIGHTEN THE SCREWS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to SECURE THE SPRING STRUT ON THE WISHBONE ON THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to SECURE THE WISHBONE ON THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to REMOVING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: CONNECT THE CONNECTOR OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER
Refer to INSTALLING THE BRAKE CALIPER AT THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT TO THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALL THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING (ADDITIONAL WORK FRU NO.: 31 11 905) .
Refer to INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to SECURE THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to INSTALL THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT ON THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT
Refer to TAKE ENGINE OUT OF INSTALLATION ORIENTATION .
Refer to INSTALL THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT
Refer to INSTALL THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALL THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALL THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to INSTALL CLEAN AIR PIPE, TOP .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP
Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE HOOD SEAL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALL THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to INSTALL THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to POUR IN MOTOR OIL (MOTOR OIL CHANGE) (540i 2017-2020) , or FILLING ENGINE OIL (540i 2021-2022) .
Refer to OPENING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
Refer to INSTALL REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALL THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to INSTALL THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to TAKE HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .