11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position (N55)

Special tools required:

00 6 000
00 6 001
00 6 002
00 6 031
00 6 051
00 6 052
00 6 070
00 6 080

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Observe following instructions relating to special tool:

Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
Damaged/modified special tools must not be used!
No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools!
Keep special tools dry, clean and free of grease.

IMPORTANT: Before lifting the engine, check the lifting lugs for damage (cracks) and to ensure they are seated securely.

NOTE:

NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR SPECIAL TOOLS has been re-encoded.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

SECURE ENGINE HOOD IN SERVICE POSITION .

Assemble transverse member 00 6 000 with special tools:

00 6 051 (profile strips)
00 6 070 (supports)
00 6 052 (supports)
00 6 031 (connections) complete.

Fig 1: Assembling Transverse Member Using Special Tools
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Use towing hook (72 15 8 108 670).

Fig 2: Identifying Towing Hook (72 15 8 108 670)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

IMPORTANT: Avoid a change of engine position in the transverse or longitudinal direction.
Always make sure there is sufficient clearance between the engine (or its add-on parts) and the body.

Release front screws (1) on acoustic cover (2).

Tightening torque: 11 12 6AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Front Screws On Acoustic Cover

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Raise acoustic cover (1) slightly.

Screw in towing hook (2) and tighten down to approx. 30 Newton meters.

Fig 4: Raising Acoustic Cover

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unscrew bolt (1), then loosen screw (2).

Fold up headlight bracket (3).

Screw (1):

Tightening torque: 63 12 12AZ .

Screw (2):

Tightening torque: 63 12 3AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Headlight Bracket, Bolt And Screw

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fig 6: Attaching Special Tool To Towing Hook

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Fit transverse member 00 6 000 with a 2nd person helping.
Place supports in front in the area of front panel screw connection and in the rear on the screw connections of the side panels.
Bolt connections of transverse member 00 6 001 must point to windscreen.

Adapt bevel of special tool 00 6 052 to inclination of side wall.

Special tool 00 6 070 consists of a left and right support.

Secure chain with coat hook 00 6 080 to spindle 00 6 002 and align centrally over towing hook.

Attach special tool to towing hook.

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Tighten down all adjusting screws and nuts on transverse member 00 6 000 .

Fig 7: Assembling Transverse Member Using Special Tools

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Raise engine approx. 10 millimeters with transverse member.

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque: 22 11 2AZ .

Fig 8: Identifying Nuts Of Cross Member

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.