- Unscrew the central bolt "1" in the middle of the oil filter cover.
- Remove the oil filter cover "2" with the central bolt "1".
- Remove filter element "3". Wipe off the dripping oil with a rag.
- Lubricate the oil filter flange with fuel.
- Clean the oil filter flange with fuel.
- Insert the new filter element into the oil filter housing. Caution: Observe the instructions on the fuel filter housing.
- Clean the oil filter cover. Replace the rubber sealing rings "arrows" of the central bolt and cover.
- Place the filter cover with the central bolt on top and press it down. The central bolt enters the corresponding hole in the bottom of the filter.
- Insert the central bolt, screw it in carefully and tighten it to 30 Nm.
[The text is based on materials from the website BMWman.ru]