LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> BMW >> 2011 >> 535xi >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Mechanical >> Cylinder Head & Flywheel - Repair >> Cylinder Head >> N55 Hybrid Engine >> 11 12 729 Checking cylinder head for watertightness (N55 Hybrid)

11 12 729 Checking cylinder head for watertightness (N55 Hybrid)

Special tools required: 

WARNING:

High-voltage hazard!

The following must be strictly observed prior to starting work  :

IMPORTANT: Pressure-test cylinder head to max. 3  bar.
Heat cylinder head to 60 °.
Check for bubble formation in a water bath.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Fit special tool 11 7 190 .

Installation note: 

Secure special tool to max. 15 Nm.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (11 7 191)
G09844271Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fit special tool 11 4 342 with screws (1). Screw in knurled screw in direction of arrow.

Sealing flange must rest flat.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (11 4 342)
G04751057Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Secure special tool 11 4 344 with bolts (1).

NOTE: Compressed air at valve max. 3 bar  .
Heat cylinder head to 60 °.
Check for bubble formation in a water bath.
Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (11 4 344)
G04751058Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.