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Originally Posted by Johannes356
So the RWD 328i with the plastic tank and plug has a massive shield that requires about 15 torx screws to be removed in order to access the drain plug. Has anyone found a replacement shield that wont require removal each time the oil needs to be changed? If all else fails I may get the scissors out and cut an access hole because that thing is a PITA to put back/remove each time and I just dont feel comfortable not having since the oil pan is plastic.
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That sounds like the front reinforcement plate. The bolts might be one time use torque to yield. Toward the middle of the car, just ahead of the transmission there should be a small opening or a screw that holds a door closed, under there is the drain plug for the oil pan. You'll see it in the video I posted above.
You should NOT have to remove an entire shield under the engine to drain the oil.