Oil Pan. Removing And Installing (6-Cylinder - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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Lubrication System
Oil pan, removing and installing
(6-cylinder)
The engine oil pan removal procedure requires that the en-
gine be supported from the top and the front suspension sub-
frame be lowered.
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Raise car and place securely on jack stands.
Make sure the car is stable and well supported at all times.
Use a professional automotive lift orjackstands designed for
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Remove splash shield from under engine.
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Drain engine oil as described in 020 Maintenance.
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Remove oil dipsticlc guide tube:
Disconnect fuel lines and wiring harness from bracket (A).
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Disconnect oil separator hose (B) from base of guide tube.
Remove mounting bolt (C) from left engine mounting
bracket and remove tube from oil pan.
NOTE-
* If necessary, remove air filter assembly for better access to
dipsticlc tube.
The dipstick guide tube is sealed in the block using an O-
ring. Check that the O-ring comes out with the tube.
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Lift hood into assembly position:
While supporting the hood, disconnect hood support
struts.
Raise hood and install loclting bolts (arrow) in right and left
hinges.
WARNING-
Be sure to support hood while disconnecting support struts.