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Cylinder Head Removal and Installation
- Remove secondary timing chain and sprockets:
Remove mounting nuts from front of intake camshaft
sprocket. Remove and label shim.
CAUTION-
Hold the camshaft stationary (at hex on camshaft) when loos-
ening or tightening sprocket mounting fasteners.
Remove mounting nuts from front of exhaust camshaft
sprocket and remove and label thrust washer.
NOTE-
Where applicable, make note of thrust washerpositions. The
thicker
(0.4 mm) washer is mounted outermost.
- Remove secondary sprockets together with camshaft tim-
ing chain from front of camshafts.
CAUTION-
The camshafts must be locledin the TDCposition using the
special service tool as described earlier: The arrows on the
sprockets should not be used to accurately set the engine to
TDC. The tool holds the camshafts parallel to each other and
NOTE-
Do not remove the sprocl
to
Iceep the sproclefs timed to each other:
CAUTIOI\C
The crankshaft must not be allowed to rotate once the cam-
shaft timing chain is removed. The pistons can
contact the
valves.
Unscrew timing chain guide and remove.
Lift off primary sprocket with chain.
Secure chain with wire to prevent chain from dropping into
lower timing cover.
Unscrew timing case cover to cylinder head bolts (arrows).
NOTE-
Photo shows timing chain guide in place; it should first be re-
moved as described previously.
Remove crankshaft locking tool
(BMW special tool 11 2 300).
Using the crankshaft vibration damper bolt, turn engine op-
posite of normal direction of rotation (counterclocltwise as
viewed from the front) approximately 30". This prevents ac-
cidental contact between valves and pistons during installa-
tion.
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Cylinder Head Removal -- and lnstallati~i
4 Cylinder head bolt loosening sequence.
- Using BMW special tool 11 2 250 or an equivalent tool, loos-
en cylinder head bolts in sequence. Discard head bolts.
- Separate the cylinder head from the block and remove head.
Evaluate head as described in
116 Cylinder Head and Val-
vetrain.
Cylinder head, installing, M52 engine
If the camshafts were removed and installed while the cylin-
der head was off, a minimum waiting time is required after in-
stalling the camshafts. When the camshafts are removed, the
hydraulic lifters can expand. This expansion can cause in-
creased valve lift when the camshafts are bolted down, result-
ing in open valves.
Camshaft installation waiting times
68" F (20" C) and higher 4 minutes
50.68' F (1 0-20" C) 11 minutes
32-50' F (0-1 0" C) 30 minutes
- Clean cylinder head and gasket surfaces of cylinder block
and all timing chain covers.
CAUTION-
Do not use a metal scraper or wire brush to clean the alumi-
num cylinder head orpistons. If necessary, use a hard wood-
en orplastic scraper. Also available are abrasive discs to be
used in conjunction with an electric drill. Be sure to use the
correct disc for the type of metal being cleaned.
- Remove all debris and fluids from bolt holes and clean with a
thread chaser.
- Check gasket surface of cylinder head and cylinder block for
warpage using a straight edge.
NOTE-
If the cylinder head has been machined, a special 0.3 mm
thicker gasket should be installed. The thicker
gasket is avail-
able from an authorized
BMW dealer.
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Cylinder Head Removal and Installation
- Working at side of intake manifold near left strut tower, dis-
connect intake manifold resonance valve electrical harness
connector.
4 Disconnect fuel injector electrical harness connectors from
injectors.
- Use small screwdriver to pry out wire lock clip on fuel injec-
tor
1 connector.
Repeat for remaining injectors.
Release harness conduit fasteners from injector rail.
- Disconnect intake air temperature sensor electrical har-
ness connection (between intake runners for cylinders
3
and 4).
Lift off connector assembly and lay aside.
4 Where applicable, remove schraeder valve cap (arrow) from
fuel
ra~l. Using a tire chuck, blow fuel back through feed line
using a brief burst of compressed air (maximum of
3 bar or
43.5 psi).
WARNING-
Fuel is underpressure (approx. 3 - 5 bar or 45 - 75psi) and
may be expelled. Do not smoke or
work near heaters or
other fire hazards. Keep a fire extinguisher handy Before
d~sconnecting fuel hoses, wrap a cloth around fuel hoses
to absorb any leaking fuel. Catch and
dfspose of escaped
fuel. Plug all open fuel lines.
Always unscrew the fuel tank cap to release pressure
I in the tank before working on the tank or lines.
Disconnect manifold vacuum line (arrow)
Raise car and support in a safe manner,
CAUTION-
Make sure the car is stable and well supported at all times.
Use a professional automotive lift
orjack stands designed for
the purpose. A
floorjack is not adequate support.
Remove protective engine splash guard from below engine.
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4 Drain engine coolant and remove coolant hoses:
Remove expansion tank cap on radiator.
Place a
3 gallon pail beneath engine to capture coolant
Remove coolant drain plug (arrow) located on exhaust
side of cylinder
2 of engine block.
4 Drain radiator into a 3 gallon pail by removing plastic drain
plug (arrow) completely.
Use 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 ingested.
NOTE-
Catch and dispose of drained coolant according to local,
state, and federal laws.
4 Remove thermostat housing:
. Disconnect electrical harness connector at thermostat
housing.
. Remove hoses from thermostat hous~ng by releasing loclts
(arrows).
Unbolt
(4 bolts) and remove thermostat hous~ng.
- On vehicles equipped with mechanical cooling fan: Remove
belt-driven cooling fan and radiator shroud as described in
170 Radiator and Cooling System.
CAUTIOI\C
32 mm radiator fan mounting nut has left hand threads. r
4 Remove fasteners (arrows) from heater bypass tube. Pull
tube out of cylinder head and set to side, leaving heater hose
connected.
- Unbolt power steering fluid reservoir and pull aside without
disconnecting hoses. Secure to fender with cord or stiff wire.
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Cylinder Head Removal and Installation
4 If applicable, remove secondary air injection pump:
Disconnect hose at one-way valve
(A).
Remove bolts at support bracket on strut tower (arrows).
Disconnect electrical harness from bottom of secondary
air injection pump.
Remove mounting bracket from strut tower.
4 Remove ignition coils:
* Disconnect ignition coil harness connectors.
Remove coil mounting fasteners.
Remove coils.
* Remove ground straps.
CA UTIOI\C
Note location of all ground wires. Failure to reinstall grounds
can result in permanent damage to engine control module or
ignition system components.
Set coil harness to side of engine compartment
- Remove cylinder head cover mounting fasteners and remove
cylinder head cover.
NOTE-
The cylinder head cover mounting bolt insulators and gas-
ltets should be reinstalled in their original locations. Male
note of their arrangement during removal.
- Remove spark plugs
4 Remove oil baffle cover from above intake camshaft.
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Cylinder Head Removal and Installation --
Remove bolts (arrows) holding timing chain cover to cylinder
head. (Photo shows camshafts and camshaft bearing caps in
place).
4 Using BMW special tool 11 2 250 or equivalent, loosen cylin-
der head bolts in several stages, in sequence shown. Discard
head bolts.
NOJE-
BMW special tool 11 2 250 is a thin-walled Torx El2 socket
with an extended reach. The cylinder head bolts are re-
cessed into the head below the
camshaft towers with little
working space.
- Lift off cylinder head. Refer to 116 Cylinder Head and Val-
vetrain for cylinder head reconditioning information.
Cylinder head, installing, M52 TU and M54
engines
Clean cylinder head and gasket surfaces of cylinder bloclc
and all timing chain covers.
CAUTION- Remove foreign matter and liquid from bolt holes. Trapped oil
or coolant in bolt holes can cause damage to
blocl~,
CAUJION-
Do not use a metal scraper or wire brush to clean the alumi-
num cylinder head or pistons. If necessary, use a hard wood-
en orplastic scraper. Also available are abrasive discs to be
used in conjunction with an electric drill. Be sure to use the
correct disc for the type of metal being cleaned.
Evaluate cylinder head as shown in
116 Cylinder Head and
Valvetrain.
NOTE- If the cylinder head has been machined, a special 0.3
mm
(0.01 1 in.) thicker gasket should be installed. The thicker
gasket is available from an authorized
BMW dealer and
should be marked accordingly
Cylinder head and valve specifications are covered in 116
Cylinder Head and Valvetrain.
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I Cvlinder Head Removal and Installation
- Installation of the remaining parts is reverse or removal, not-
ing the following:
- Refill cooling system as described in 170 Radiator and
Cooling System.
Change engine oil and filter as described in
020 Mainte-
nance.
If necessary, adjust accelerator cable.
a Reconnect battery.
CAUTION- To prevent damaging the engine electronic systems, installall
ground wire previously removed, including the ground wires
for the
ionition coils.
Tightening torque Coolant drain
pluq to cylinder bloclc 25 Nm (1 8 ft-lb)
Radiator cooling fan to coolant pump 40 Nm (30 ft-lb) -
Radiator drain screw to radiator 2.5
Nm (22 in-lb)
spark plug to cylinder head 25
Nm (1 8 ft-lb)
CYLINDER MEAD REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION (M62 ENGINE)
This procedure covers cylinder head removal and installation
for the
M62 V-8 engine. Procedures forthe M62 TU VANOS
engine are not covered in this manual.
Intake manifold, left cylinder head, and right cylinder head re-
moval and installation are written as separate procedures.
The intake manifold must be removed before the cylinder
heads can be removed.
WARNING
-
Due to risk of personal injuv be sure the engine is cold be-
fore beginning the removal procedure.
Cylinder head removal and installation requires multiple spe-
cial service tools. Read the entire procedure before beginning
the repair.
Intake manifold, removal and installation,
M62 engine
- Disconnect negative (-) battery cable.
CAUTION- Prior to disconnecting the
batterj read the baitery discon-
nection cautions
in 001 General Cautions and Warnings.
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Cylinder Head Removal and Installation
< Remove upper timing chain cover fasteners (A) and cover
from left cylinder head.
4 Remove fasteners from intake camshaft sprocket (arrows)
on left cylinder head.
- Remove primary timing chain sprocket and suspend timing
chain using mechanics wire to prevent chain from dropping
into lower housing.
Turn crankshaft counterclockwise until
45" mark on crank-
shaft is aligned with boss on front timing chain cover
(arrow).