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11 00 670 Secure engine in installation position

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Special tools required: 

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Observe following instructions relating to special tool: 
  1. Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
  2. Damaged/modified special tools must not be used!
  3. No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools!
  4. Keep special tools dry, clean and free of grease.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Only for F23 and F33: 

Complete the cross-member 00 6 100 with adapters 00 6 130 , T-pieces 2 318 635 and facings 00 6 050, 00 6 070-072, 00 6 070-071, 00 6 050-053.

Unclip Bowden cable (1) for hood opening.

Fig 2: Bowden Cable
G10100048Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 3: Positioning Transverse Member (00 6 100)
G10100049Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Position transverse member 00 6 100 on contact points with a second person helping.
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Align all struts and feet.
Tighten down all screws and nuts on cross-member 00 6 100 .

Attach chain with hook (1) into lifting lug or towing hook (2), depending on the engine.

Fig 4: Attaching Chain With Hook
G10100056Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Tighten down all screws and nuts on transverse member 00 6 100 .
IMPORTANT: Before lifting the engine, check the lifting lugs for damage (cracks) and to ensure they are seated securely.

Avoid a change of engine position in the transverse or longitudinal direction.


Always make sure there is sufficient clearance between the engine (or its add-on parts) and the body.

Release bolts (1) on engine mount.

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.

IMPORTANT: Observe installation note!
To ensure play between engine mount and engine support arm, lower the engine completely before tightening the screw connection (engine mount/engine support arm).
Tightening torque: 22 11 2AZ .
Fig 5: Engine Mount Nut
G04739616Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.