h2. Oil filter housing bracket (pedestal), removing and installing (M52, M52 TU, M54 engines)
* Disconnect battery negative (-) cable and cover with isnulating material.
* Loosen oil filter cover to allow oil in filter housing to flowdrain into oil pan.
* Remove alternator drive belt and unbolt alternator from oil filter housing bracket.
* Empty power steering reservoir tank and then unbolt tank and move to one side (lines remain connected).
* Unbolt power steering pump from oil filter housing bracket pump (lines remain connected).
* Remove alternator drive belt tensioner.
* Disconnect harnesselectrical connector from oil pressure switch.
* Disconnect harnesselectrical connector for oil temperature switch.
* Disconnect VANOS solenoid oil pressure line for VANOS adjustment unit from oil filter housing.
* Remove bolts (*arrows*) and remove complete oil filter housing bracket.
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* Remove oldoil filter housing profile gasket and install new gasket (*arrow*).
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Installation is reverse of removal. Keep in mind the following:
* BMW does not specify a unique torque for the oil filter housing bracket bolts. General tightening torque based on bolt grade is given below.
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Bolt grade is marked on bolt head
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* Be sure to align bracket to locating dowels (*arrows*).
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* Reconnect all harness connectors previously removed.
* Check engine oil level and power steering fluid level upon job completion.
* Reconnect battery negative (-) cable.
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{color:#000000}M8 (10.9 grade). . . 34 NM (25 ft-lb){color}
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