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M52 TU, M54 engine: Disconnect electrical harness connec-
tor at fuel tank venting valve
(A). Disconnect vent hose at fit-
ting (arrow).
- Working under intake manifold, disconnect the following:
Engine oil dipstick tube support.
Oil separator return line from
dipsticlc tube.
Intake air temperature sensorelectrical harness connector
(underside of intake manifold near throttle body).
M52 TU, M54 engine: Resonance valve electrical harness
connector.
M52 engine: Fuel tank vent line and harness.
< Working underneath car, remove lower intalte manifold sup-
port mounting bolts (arrows).
4 M52 TU. M54 engine: Remove fuel rail mounting bolts
(arrows):
Carefully pry fuel rail off manifold.
Separate fuel line support bracket at rear of intake
manifold.
NOTE-
* M52 TU engine shown. M54 engine is similar.
M52 engine: Fuel rail is removed with intalte manifold.
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I Engine Removal and Installation
4 M52 TU, M54 engine: Separate oxygen sensor electrical har-
ness connectors
(arrows) and mounting clip (A) on right side
of engine.
CA UTIOW
Be sure to mark oxygen sensor connectors so that they can
be assembled correctly Do not interchange connectors.
4 Remove chassis ground strap (arrow) at right engine rnount-
ing pedestal.
4 Install an engine lifting device (BMW 11 0 000 or equivalent)
to the front and rear engine supports and raise engine until
its weight is supported. Detach left and right engine mounts.
- Carefully raise engine out of car, checking for any wiring, fuel
lines, or mechanical parts that might become snagged as en-
gine is removed.
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- Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
Replace all gaskets. O-rings and seals.
Use new fuel injector seals
Check that engine drive belts properly engage pulley
grooves.
Inspect O-ring seal between mass air flow sensor and air
filter housing. To facilitate reassembly, coat seal with acid-
free grease.
Change engine oil and filter and
check all other fluid levels.
See
020 Maintenance.
Refill and bleed cooling system. See
170 Radiator and
Cooling System.
CAUTION--
When reattaching throttle assembly harness connectoc con-
nector is
fuNy tightened when arrows on connector and plug
line up.
Tightening torques
Coolant drain plug to cylinder block
25 Nm (18 ft-lb)
Engine mount to
subframe (M10) 45 Nm (33 ft-ib)
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head
M6 10 Nm (89 in-lb)
M7 or ME 20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
Intake manifold to cylinder head
M7 15 Nm (I 1 ft-lb)
ME 22 Nm (16 ft-lb)
Radiator cooling fan to coolant pump
40 Nm (30 ft-lb)
Radiator drain screw to radiator
2.5 Nm (22 in-lb)
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WARNING -
Use extreme caution when draining and disposing of engine
coolant. Coolant is poisonous andlethal to humans andpets.
Pets are attracted to coolant because of its sweet smell and
taste. Seek medical attention immediately if coolant is ingest-
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Working at rear of intake manifold:
Disconnect brake booster vacuum line (A).
Disconnect fuel tank vent line
(6).
Disconnect hoses (C and D) at coolant manifold
- Remove transmission harness support (E).
- Remove oil filter housing assembly from fender:
- Remove oil filter housing mounting fasteners.
Use stiff wire to secure oil filter housing to engine.
NOTE-
Do not disconnect oil lines from filter housing.
4 Disconnect supply and return fuel lines (where applicable) at
or near fuel rail. Plug open fuel lines.
NOTE-
BMW uses three styles of fuel line connections; a slngle use
clamp, a locking fitting that uses special tool
16 7 050 to re-
lease, and a
quiclc release sleeve (arrows) that disconnects
the line when depressed.
WARNING-
Fuel In fuel line is under pressure (approx. 3 - 5 bar or45 -
75 psi) and may be expelled. Do not smoke or worlc near
heaters or other fire hazards. Keep a fire extinguisher
handy. Before disconnecting fuel hoses, wrap a cloth
around fuel hoses to absorb any lealcing fuel. Catch and
dispose of escaped fuel. Plug all open fuel lines.
. Always unscrew the fuel tank cap to release pressure
in the tank before worlcing on the tank or lines.
< Remove air filter housing and mass air flow sensor:
Disconnect mass air flow sensor (A) and
intalte air temper-
ature sensor
(6) electrical harness connectors.
. Remove air filter housing mounting fastener (arrow).
Loosen intake hose clamp (C).
M62 engine: Remove hose at idle air stabilizer.
Remove air filter housing with mass air flow sensor.
Remove intalte hose from throttle body.
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M62 engine, remove ASC throttle body.
Disconnect electrical harness from throttle position sensor.
- Disconnect ASC actuator cable (arrow).
. Remove mounting fasteners and remove throttle body.
On front of left side cylinder head, disconnect electrical har-
ness connector
(A), and remove and plug fuel tank vent valve
vacuum line
(0).
Raise car and support in a safe manner.
CAUTION-
Male sure the car is stable and well supported at aN times.
Use a professional automotive
lifi orjackstands designed for
I the ouroose. A floor jack is not adequate support.
Working beneath car:
- Remove engine splash shield.
Remove right and left heat shield from front suspension
subframe.
Working underneath engine compartment, disconnect
ground cable on right side engine mount
(arrow).
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Working at right side of transmission bellhousing, disconnect
electrical harness connections (arrows) from starter. Re-
move starter retaining bolts and remove starter from trans-
mission mount.
M62 TU engine: Disconnect electrical harness connector
for right oxygen sensor from retaining clip and remove re-
taining clip from transmission.
- Working underneath engine compartment at left side:
Unclip positive battery cable from oil pan.
. Remove alternator cooling duct.
4 M62 engine: Remove fastener A and plug connector B from
alternator.
- M62 TU engine: Remove electrical harness connectors from
front of water cooled alternator.
- Remove exhaust system and transmission. See 180 Ex-
haust System and 230 Manual Transmission or 240 Auto-
matic Transmission.
- Working at front of engine:
Remove upper and lower hoses from radiator.
D~sconnect expansion tank hose from coolant pump.
- Remove belt-driven cooling fan:
Counterhold fan with special tool
11 5 050.
Turn fan mounting nut (32 mm) clockwise (left hand
threads) to loosen.
Rotate fan clockwise to remove.
Remove cooling fan shroud:
Disconnect electrical connectors from coolant level sensor
(B) and coolant temperature sensor (C).
. Remove expansion rivets (A) from each side of shroud
Remove coolant hose
(D).
Slide fan shroud with expansion tank up. Remove radiator
overflow tube from spout of expansion tank. Remove radi-
ator fan shroud with expansion tank.
Remove radiator. See
170 Radiator and Cooling System.
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Remove polyribbed A/C compressor belt:
Mark direction of belt travel if belts are to be reused.
Loosen bolts
(A).
Turn adjusting lug (B) clocltwise to release belt tension.
Working beneath car, remove power steering pump and air
conditioner compressor. Suspend from body using stiff wire.
Remove exhaust manifolds. See
180 Exhaust System.
< lnstall engine lifting device (BMW 11 0 000 or equivalent) to
front and rear engine supports and raise engine until it's
weight is supported. Detach engine mounts.
a Watch carefully for hoses and electrical wires that might
snag.
- installation is reverse of removal:
Replace all gaskets, O-rings and seals.
V-8 engine mounts have two sets of mounting holes. E39
cars use front most mounting holes.
* On cars with automatic transmission, use new O-rings at
ATF cooler lines.
Use new alignment sleeves when installing transmission.
Be sure engine drive belts properly engage pulley grooves.
When installing belt, preload tensioner to stop (toward
belt), then tighten tensioner clamping nut.
lnstall front exhaust pipes using new gasltets and copper
paste and new mounting hardware. See
180 Exhaust
System.
Change engine oil and filter. Check all other fluid levels as
described in
020 Maintenance.
Refill and bleed cooling system as described in
170 Radi-
ator and Cooling System.
CAUTION-
Do not interchange knoclc sensor harness connectors. Seri-
ous engine damage may result
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< Remove left and right interior ventilation ducts (left shown):
Release ventilation filter cover latch (A) and remove cover.
Release plastic locking tab
(6) or release locking tabs on
top of duct (later models).
Rotate duct counterclockwise to unlock from bulkhead and
remove (arrow).
Disconnect electrical connector from hood switch
(C).
Release spring lock (D).
Slide filter housing away from inner fender to remove.
Removal of right side ventilation duct is similar.
Remove rear bulkhead panel: Remove rubber sealing
gasket (arrow).
0 Remove 3 mounting clips (A).
Remove
4 retaining screws (6).
Lift out panel.
< Remove complete air filter housing:
Loosen
intake duct hose clamp (A) at throttle assembly.
Loosen clamp and remove idle control hose from
~ntake
duct (6) and disconnect Idle speed control valve electr~cal
harness connector.
Disconnect
electr~cal harness connector (C) from mass alr
flow sensor.
Remove air filter housing mounting screw (D).
Disconnect vent tube
(E).
Loosen air intake duct clamp (F).
Carefully lift air filter housing out of engine bay.
4 Remove positive battery cable and intake manifold cover:
Remove protective cover from positive (+)jumper post (A).
Loosen and remove battery lead mounting nut.
Remove battery lead and push down through intake mani-
fold.
Remove trim caps (arrows) from fuel injector cover.
Remove cover hold down fasteners and lift off cover.