11 36 585 Removing and installing/replacing solenoid valve of camshaft adjustment unit, left (M62 VANOS from 9/98)
Remove intake filter housing with air-mass flow sensor.
Remove fan impeller with fan clutch,
refer to 11 52 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FAN COUPLING (M62) .
Unfasten drain plug for coolant on left engine block.
Drain and dispose of coolant.
Replace sealing ring on drain plug.
Tightening Torque,
refer to 11 11 5AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES
Top cup coolant. Vent cooling system and check for leaks,
refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT .
Pull lock (1) and detach water hose.
Disconnect connector.
Release screws on sealing flange.
If necessary, clean solenoid valve with a cloth.
Remove sealing flange (1).
Have a cleaning cloth ready.
Make sure no oil drips onto the belt drive. Remove any remnants of oil immediately with cleaning cloth.
Release solenoid valve with special tool 11 6 420.
Install solenoid valve (1).
Clean solenoid valve (1) and sealing face (2).
Tighten down solenoid valve with special tool 11 6 420.
For tightening torque,
refer to 11 36 12AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES
Check sealing flange (1), replace if necessary.
Apply a light coat of oil to inside of sealing flange (1) at sealing face to solenoid valve and carefully install.
Insert screws on sealing flange and tighten down.