Installing the rear timing case cover

• Have the special tool 2 469 803  ready.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see: OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (BMW PARTS CATALOGUE) .
• Position the sealing compound (1)  as shown on the special tool 2 469 803  .

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  SEALING COMPOUND DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound Processing time <10 minutes at room temperature

  50 ml, Cartridge

  83190404517

  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Damage to the surface. 
  The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage. 

  • Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
• Remove the seal residue in areas (1)  using special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .
• Clean the sealing surface (1)  with brake cleaner.
  CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
  	20, Canister	83192365215

• Check the fitting sleeves (2)  for a correct fit and damage, replace if necessary.
  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Damage to the surface. 
  The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage. 

  • Do not use any metal-cutting tools.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

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• Remove the seal residue in areas (1)  using special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .
• Clean areas (1)  with the brake cleaner.
  CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
  	20, Canister	83192365215

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The processing time of the liquid sealing compound can be at a maximum of 10 min.
  Commissioning of the assembly is not possible until 25 minutes after the processing time.
  Non-observance can lead to leaks in the assembly.

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• Apply liquid sealing compound with a strong sealing bead of 1.5 mm to 2.0 mm in areas (1)  .
• Install special tool 0 496 137 (11 8 815)  on the crankshaft.

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• Carefully mount the timing case cover and position it correctly at the lining sleeves.
• Replace screws (1)  to (11)  .

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten the screws in order from (1)  to (11)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Rear timing case cover on crankcase
  M6 x 31 Replace screws.	Joining torque	8 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

  Fig 1: Rear Timing Case Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Connect connectors (1)  and lock.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to REFITTING SUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL .
• Refer to SEALING THE OIL DUCT .
• Refer to CLEANING SEALING SURFACES .
• Refer to REPLACING CYLINDER HEAD GASKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to BLOCKING THE CAMSHAFTS .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
• Refer to INSTALLING VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST SIDE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
• Refer to INSTALLING VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE SIDE .
• Refer to PRELOAD TIMING CHAIN .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE .
• Refer to DISASSEMBLING ALL SPECIAL TOOLS .
• Refer to CHECKING CAMSHAFT TIMING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE OIL SUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT ON THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER (ENGINE REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT ENGINE ENCAPSULATION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT FEED LINE FOR THE TURBOCHARGER (COOLANT RETURNING LINE REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT RETURNING LINE FOR THE TURBOCHARGER (AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP IS REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP FOR THE TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH ACTUATORS (ENGINE REMOVED) .
• Refer to PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to PREPARING THE INJECTORS FOR INSTALLATION .
• Refer to INSTALLING INJECTORS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP AND THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL FILTER CAP .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING BEARING BRACKET .
• Refer to REMOVING ENGINE FROM ASSEMBLY STAND .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET (PHEV) .
• Refer to INSTALLING ENGINE .
• Refer to TOPPING UP THE MOTOR OIL .