11 14 080 Removing And Installing Top Left Timing Case Cover (N62/N62TU)

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(cylinder bank 5 to 8)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Remove BOTH SOLENOID VALVES ON LEFT SIDE
Release ALTERNATOR (air-cooled)
BMW ALPINA B7 vehicles:
- Remove support block for radial compressor

Release screw, remove holder (1).

Remove line (2) from holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Holder And Line

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Remove timing case cover (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Timing Case Cover Screws

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Installation:

Free sealing face (2) on timing case cover (3) of seal debris and clean.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Face And Timing Case Cover

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Installation:

Check adapter sleeves (1) for damage and correct installation position; replace if necessary.

Free sealing face (2) of seal debris and clean.

Fig 4: Identifying Adapter Sleeves And Sealing Face

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Installation:

Replace gasket (1) and check for correct installation position.

Fig 5: Identifying Gasket

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