5 Series E39 M5 (S62) SAL
Cylinder bank 5 to 8 (inlet side):
Detach inlet chain wheel (3) from centering sleeve.
Keep inlet chain wheel (3) and chain tensioned.
Feed out inlet chain wheel (3).
Secure chain against slipping down.
Cylinder bank 5 to 8:
Detach sliding rail from cylinder head.
Note:
To release cylinder head bolts: Use special tool 11 2 250 .
At narrow points, use a socket with 3/8" drive and a short
extension.
Release cylinder head bolts on both cylinder heads in
sequence 10 to 1.
Lift off cylinder heads.
Installation
Installation of cylinder heads is described separately from
removal.
Clean sealing faces of cylinder heads and engine block, if
necessary, remove gasket debris using a wooden scraper. Make
sure no gasket debris drops into the oil and coolant ducts.
Threaded bores in engine block must be free of dirt and oil (risk of
cracking).
RA Removing and installing both cylinder heads (S62)
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