11 62 142 Removing and installing or replacing both exhaust manifolds on left (M62 to 9/98): Installation:: Installation:
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Position acoustic cover and press downwards until press-studs (1... 4) click into place.
Fit special tool 00 0 200 to special tool 00 0 201 / 202 / 204 / 208 and attach.
NOTE:
The supports (1) of special tool 00 0 208 must make contact with the screws on the side walls.
CAUTION:
Only attach engine to relevant suspension lugs.
Attach special tool 00 0 200 to the front suspension lug.
Tighten the screws (1 and 2).
Raise engine approx. 6-8 mm with special tool 00 0 200 on front suspension lug.
NOTE:
With transmission removed, engine must also be raised on flywheel end an additional 10 mm approx.
Unfasten screw connection on exhaust manifold.
NOTE:
First remove the front exhaust manifold, then the rear exhaust manifold (pull downwards to remove).
Replace seals.
Beads of seals face the exhaust manifold.
Coat thread with copper paste -CRC-.
Replace nuts.
Tightening torque, refer to 11 62 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i .