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Removing and installing engine (N52K)

Special tools required:

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Important!

Aluminium-magnesium materials.

No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of
electrochemical corrosion.

A magnesium crankcase requires aluminium screws/bolts
exclusively.

Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are 
released.

The end faces of aluminium screws/bolts are painted blue for
the purposes of reliable identification.

Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed
without fail (risk of damage).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move engine hood/bonnet into service position

Remove exhaust system

Remove transmission

Drain off engine oil

Disconnect battery negative lead

Remove intake filter housing

Remove fan cowl with electric fan

Remove radiator

Remove water pump

Remove coolant thermostat

Detach all coolant hoses from engine

Remove microfilter housing

Remove intake air manifold

Detach vacuum line from brake booster

Unfasten ignition wiring harness and lay to one side

Unfasten engine wiring harness and lay to one side

RA  Removing and installing engine (N52K)

BMW AG - TIS

08.02.2013  07:29

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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