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August 1, 2015 Service bulletin

"N63 and S63 Engine: Upper Oil Pan Removal and Installation Procedures

BMW technical service bulletin B111715 for 2009-2013 BMW X5, 2011-2014 BMW 528I and 2011-2014 BMW 535I and others.

Bulletin number
B111715
Component
Engine
Summary
"N63 and S63 Engine: Upper Oil Pan Removal and Installation Procedures. INFORMATION When removing and/or installing the N63 or S63 engine ""upper"" oil pan assembly, the oil pan can sustain damage if this operation is not performed correctly. Before loosening or tightening the upper oil pan bolts as per Repair Instruction 11 13 010 ""Removing and installing /replacing upper oil sump (N63),"" the steps outlined in the attachment of this bulletin must be followed. Refer to attached document and the instruction section that applies to the procedure being carried out. The ISTA/D repair instructions are currently being revised."

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