You'll need to back out the black cap on the canister until it just clears. This allows the oil to drain back into the sump.
The filter cartridge comes with a new O-ring and washer for the oil pan plug. No need to hog down on the cap - just make sure it's firmly seated in the canister. Most of us use German-made filters, like Mahle or Knecht.
You'll need a 36 mm socket, and a bolt measuring 6x1.0x40 mm. The bolt screws into the side of the canister, and by holding it with your other hand to counteract the torque while removing/replacing the cap prevents damaging the rubber shock mounts.
BAVAUTO Review June 2012 -
"Here at Bavarian Autosport, we***8217;ve been using and recommending the Dimple Super Magnetic Drain Plugs since our first evaluation and testing of them. These are the highest quality and strongest magnetic drain plugs that we have ever used or tested...." http://blog.bavauto.com/11544/bmw-and-mini-dimple-super-magnetic-drain-plug-user-review-test/
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