cable.
* Loosen oil filter cover to allow oil in filter housing to flow 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 harness connector from oil pressure switch.
* Disconnect harness connector for oil temperature switch.
* Disconnect 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 old 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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cable and cover cable end with insulating material.
Loosen oil filter cover to allow oil in filter housing to drain 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 electrical connector from oil pressure switch.
Disconnect electrical connector for oil temperature switch.
Disconnect VANOS solenoid oil pressure line from oil filter housing.
Remove bolts (arrows) and remove complete oil filter housing bracket.
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Remove oil 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.
Info
title
NOTE
Bolt grade is marked on bolt head
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.
