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11 00 039 Checking compression in all cylinders (N43/N53/N54)

Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: High tension - mortal danger!
Interrupt power supply to ignition coils.
Read and comply with notes on compression pressure check.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unscrew tip (1) from special tool 11 0 222 .

IMPORTANT: Then check the Schrader valve that is now visible for secure seating.
Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (11 0 222) And (11 8 731)
G05501554Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Prepare special tool 11 0 222 in conjunction with 11 8 732 and 11 8 731 .

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (11 0 222), (11 8 732) & (11 8 731)
G10017246Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Screw special tool 11 0 222 into special tool 11 8 731 to 10 Nm.

IMPORTANT: Oil thread on special tool 11 8 731 .
Fig 3: Tightening Special Tool (11 0 222) Onto Special Tool (11 8 731)
G05528128Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Screw special tool 11 0 222 by hand into spark plug thread and connect special tool 11 0 224 .

Use adapter (1) if the compression pressure is being checked with the BMW diagnosis system.

Depress accelerator pedal and actuate starter until compression pressure stops rising.

Assemble engine

Delete fault memory.