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11 00... Service - Engine Oil (N63)

Special Tools Required: 

WARNING: Risk of Scalding!
Carry Out Work On The Vehicle Only When Wearing Oil- and Heat-Resistant Protective Gloves Including Forearm Protection, Face Guard and Protective Apron.
IMPORTANT: Carry Out The Engine Oil Service Only When The Engine Is At Operating Temperature.
Observe The Exact Engine Oil Filling Capacity.
Overfilling The Engine with Engine Oil Will Result In Engine Damage  .
Checking and Drip-Off Times (At Least 10 Minutes) Must Be Observed.

Recycling 

Catch and Dispose of Drained Engine Oil In A Suitable Collecting Vessel.

Observe Country-Specific Waste Disposal Regulations.

Release Screw Plug (1) On Oil Filter Cap.

Remove Screw Plug (2) From Oil Sump and Drain Engine Oil.

Graphic E71.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw Plugs
G09873425Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release Oil Filter Cover (1) with Special Tool 11 9 240 .

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

Graphic E71.

Fig 2: Releasing Oil Filter Cover Using Special Tool 11 9 240
G09873426Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation Note: 

Replace Sealing Ring (2) and Wet with Oil.

Check Sealing Ring (1) and Replace, If Installed.

Replace Oil Filter Element (3) and Slide Into The Oil Filter Cover.

Oil Filter Element (3) Must Snap Audibly Into Place.

Insert Oil Filter Element (3) Into Oil Filter Cover.

Installation Note: 

Oil Filter Element (3) Must Snap Audibly Into Place.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Filter Element and Gaskets
G09873427Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Presentation: Without Underbody Protection and Reinforcement Plate.

Graphic E71.

Installation Note: 

Replace Sealing Rings. 

Insert Screw Plug (2) for Oil Sump and Tighten Down.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ .

Insert Screw Plug (1) for Oil Filter Cap and Tighten Down.

Tightening torque 11 42 2AZ .

NOTE: Pour In ENGINE OIL .
Start Engine and Run At Idle Until Oil Pressure Indicator Light Goes Out.
Switch Off Engine
Check Oil Filter Cap and Screw Plugs (1 and 2) for Oil Filter Cap and Oil Sump for Leaks.
Assemble Engine.
Fig 4: Identifying Screw Plugs
G09873428Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Checking Engine Oil Level: