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11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (N20)

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

For removing and installing the engine, the towing hook 72 15 8 108 670 is required.

Fig 1: Identifying Towing Hook (72 15 8 108 670)
G04751010Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock and pull off vacuum connections (1 and 2) from vacuum accumulator.

Fig 2: Identifying Vacuum Connections
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Remove acoustic cover (1) in following steps:

Installation note: 

Insert acoustic cover (1) into existing rubber guides.

Fig 3: Identifying Acoustic Cover
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Unlock snap fastener (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Snap Fastener
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Unlock snap fastener (1).

Remove charge air duct (2).

Installation note: 

Perform a visual inspection of the form seal ring to check it for correct seating and damage.

VDA couplings are correctly fitted when they snap into place with an audible click.

Fig 5: Identifying Charge Air Duct And Snap Fastener
G11087743Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Unlock snap fastener (3).

Unfasten hose clamp (4).

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connection, Snap Fastener And Hose Clamp
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Installation note: 

Visually inspect the form sealing ring (1) for correct position and damage.

Coat all mounting fittings with anti-friction agent (2).

Installation note: 

VDA couplings are correctly fitted when they snap into place with an audible click.

Fig 7: Identifying Sealing Ring
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Unlock snap fastener (1).

Installation note: 

The snap fastener (1) must snap audibly into place!

Fig 8: Identifying Snap Fastener
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Installation note: 

Visually inspect the form sealing ring (1) for correct position and damage.

Coat all mounting fittings with anti-friction agent (2).

Installation note: 

VDA couplings are correctly fitted when they snap into place with an audible click.

Fig 9: Identifying Sealing Ring
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Unlock and pull off all connectors (1) from the DME control unit (2).

Release screws.

Tightening torque 12 14 1AZ .

Remove DME control unit.

Unfasten engine wiring harness and lay to one side. See WIRING HARNESS FOR ENGINE SENSOR SYSTEM MODULE 1 and WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR IGNITION/INJECTORS .

Fig 10: Locating DME Control Unit Screws
G09918873Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Press and hold lock (1) of tank ventilation line (2).

Pull off tank ventilation line (2).

Fig 11: Identifying Tank Ventilation Line And Lock
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Detach plug connection (1) at tank vent valve (2).

Detach tank vent valve (2) from bracket.

Fig 12: Identifying Tank Vent Valve And Plug Connection
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Disconnect plug connection (1) on throttle valve drive.

Fig 13: Identifying Plug Connection On Throttle Valve Drive
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Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Fig 14: Identifying Connector
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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque: 11 61 1AZ .

Remove the intake air plenum.

Installation note: 

Replace all gaskets.

Fig 15: Identifying Nuts
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Release screws (1) from below.

Tightening torque 11 51 1AZ .

Fig 16: Identifying Screws On Bottom Of Coolant Pump
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Loosen hose clamps (1).

Installation note: 

Note the installation position of the hose clamps.

Tightening torque 11 51 3AZ .

Fig 17: Identifying Hose Clamps
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Release coolant hoses (1 and 2).

Disconnect connector (4).

Release screw (3).

Remove coolant pump (5) toward the top.

Remove the holder for the coolant pump (all-wheel drive vehicles only).

Fig 18: Identifying Coolant Pump, Coolant Hoses And Screw
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IMPORTANT: Only release the screw connection of the belt pulley if the belt pulley is in the dismantling position (see arrow).
Mark the direction of travel of the drive belt if it is to be reused.

Release screws (1).

Turn engine at central bolt until belt pulley jumps to relieved position.

Fig 19: Identifying Belt Pulley Screws
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The belt pulley (1) is now located in the dismantling and installation position (see arrow).

Remove drive belt (2).

Fig 20: Locating Belt Pulley
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Continue turning the engine at the central bolt until the belt pulley (1) jumps to the installation position (see arrow).

Attach the belt pulley with screws (1).

Tightening torque: 32 41 3AZ .

Fig 21: Identifying Belt Pulley Screws
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Remove circlip (1) and take off belt pulley (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note: 

Belt pulley can only be screwed-in in one position!

-> When positioning the belt pulley make sure that the belt pulley bore holes are aligned to the threaded holes on the drive flange

Fig 22: Removing Circlip And Belt Pulley
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Release screws (3 screws) and remove vane pump (1) upward.

Installation note: 

  1. Screw in and tighten screws uniformly

Tightening torque 32 41 6AZ .

Fig 23: Locating Vane Pump Screws
G11087761Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1) and remove refrigerant lines.

Tightening torque 64 52 1AZ .

Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 to install sealing rings without damaging them.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Fig 24: Identifying Refrigerant Lines, Plug Connection And Screws
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Open the holder (1) with suitable tools.

Clip refrigerant line (2) out of holder (1).

Installation note: 

Check that the refrigerant line (2) is correctly seated in the holder (1)!

Fig 25: Identifying Refrigerant Line And Holder
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Evacuate the air conditioning.

Release screws (1) of A/C lines and disconnect.

Do not  remove air conditioning compressor.

Fig 26: Identifying Screws Of A/C Lines
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Detach the fuel line at the snap fastener (1).

Fig 27: Identifying Fuel Line Snap Fastener
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Close off fuel line with special tool 13 5 161 .

Close off fuel line with special tool 13 5 162 .

Fig 28: Closing-Off Fuel Lines Using Special Tools
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Release the clamping bolt (1) on the side of the wheel arch on the left (all-wheel drive vehicle only).

Release clamping bolt (1) in engine compartment (rear-wheel drive only).

Move steering to straight-ahead driving position and remove the ignition key.

Detach lower section of steering spindle from steering gear.

Set down the steering shaft in the engine compartment on the side.

Fig 29: Identifying Clamping Bolt
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Installation note: 

Clean screw threads to remove all remnants of screw locking adhesive.

Replace clamping screws.

Clamping screw must rest in groove of steering spindle lower section.

No subsequent retorquing permitted!

Steering spindle can only be attached in one position on steering gear and steering column.

Tightening torque 32 31 3AZ .

Unlock fasteners (1) from below and slide upwards approx. 10 mm.

Unlock locks (2) in direction of arrow.

Remove cover (3).

Fig 30: Unlocking Locks
G04751288Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Detach all engine wiring harness section connectors from electronics box (1).

Installation note: 

Make sure rubber grommets are correctly fitted (watertightness).

Fig 31: Identifying Electronics Box
G09846584Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Note restriction on the steering gear and bulkhead.
Risk of damage from brake lines.

Screw towing eye into cylinder head.

Tightening torque 11 12 5AZ .

Only attach special tool 11 0 000 at the mounting eyes intended for this purpose.

Lift engine out with engine crane.

Fig 32: Lifting Engine Out With Engine Crane
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Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.