11 12 503 Disassembling and assembling cylinder head (N62)

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Special tools required:

11 9 000
11 9 001
11 9 002
11 9 005
11 9 006
11 9 007
11 9 008
11 9 009
11 9 011
11 9 015

Have special tool 11 9 000 ready for removing valve springs.

Secure cylinder head (1) on special tool 11 9 001.

NOTE: Secure cylinder head from above with screws contained in scope of delivery on special tool 11 9 001.

Turn special tool 11 9 001 through 180°.

Fig 1: Securing Cylinder Head On Special Tool 11 9 001

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Align special tool 11 9 008 in conjunction with special tool 11 9 007 on special tool 11 9 006 to relevant combustion chamber.

Place special tool 11 9 006 on cylinder head.

Fig 2: Aligning Special Tool 11 9 008 In Conjunction With Special Tool 11 9 007 On Special Tool 11 9 006 To Relevant Combustion Chamber

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Fig 3: Placing Special Tool 11 9 006 On Cylinder Head

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