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18 40 050 Removing and installing/replacing front exhaust manifold (N52K)

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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant  See 6450... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134A or 6450... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R134A .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL .
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
Follow INSTRUCTIONS for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours:
Replace DESICCANT INSERT for A/C system.

Necessary preliminary tasks 

NOTE: The oxygen sensors are in danger of being damaged when the exhaust manifolds are removed and installed.

Remove CONTROL SENSOR  from cylinders 1 to 3.

Remove MONITOR SENSOR  from cylinders 1 to 3.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 64 52 1AZ .

Detach pressure and suction lines from A/C compressor.

Installation: 

Replace all sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Suction Lines Screws
G06910193Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unscrew nuts.

Remove exhaust manifold (1).

Installation: 

Clean sealing faces and replace seals.

Replace nuts.

Tightening torque 18 40 1AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Exhaust Manifold Nuts
G04751273Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.

Evacuate and fill A/C SYSTEM .

Check exhaust system for leaks.