11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW Z3 and 2001 BMW Z3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - Z3 .

Special Tools Required:

11 0 000

Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. Refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Disconnect negative battery lead.

E36:

Move engine hood into assembly position and remove heater bulkhead (air collector). These work steps are described in Removing complete wiper bracket.

Z3:

Move engine hood to assembly position:

NOTE: The following work must be carried out with a second person assisting. Work instruction applies to left and right sides.

Hold engine bonnet/hood.

Unclip retainer (1).

Unhook damper and suspend in ball head (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Retainer And Damper

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Unscrew and remove splash guard.

Remove transmission, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION or REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .

NOTE: M52TU / M54:
The water drain plug is located on the exhaust side on cylinder 2 in the engine block.

Fig 2: Identifying Drain Plug

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Drain off coolant and dispose of correctly.

Installation:

Replace seal.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 11 5AZ in 11 11 ENGINE BLOCK .

Remove radiator.

Take off cover.

Fig 3: Taking Off Cover

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Remove intake air manifold. Refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (M54) .

Unfasten engine section of wiring harness and place to one side with cable duct.

Remove fan clutch with fan impeller. Refer to 11 52 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN CLUTCH (S52 / S54 / M52 / M52TU / M54 / M56) .

Disconnect coolant hoses at heating valve and heater.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Coolant Hoses At Heating Valve And Heater

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Unfasten reservoir for power steering unit and tie up to one side.

NOTE: Lines remain connected.

Remove vane pump from power steering unit.

NOTE: Lines remain connected.

Fig 5: Removing Reservoir For Power Steering Unit

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Fit engine to special tool 11 00 000.

Fig 6: Fitting Engine To Special Tool 11 00 000

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Front and rear suspension arrangement

Fig 7: Identifying Front And Rear Suspension Arrangement

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Unfasten right ground wire.

Fig 8: Unfastening Right Ground Wire

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Unscrew left and right engine mounts.

Lift out engine.