18 40 020 Removing and installing/replacing right exhaust manifold (N63) (X6 xDrive 50i)

WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 5AZ .

Remove heat shield (2).

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Release screws with spacer sleeves (1 to 8).

Remove exhaust manifold, bank 1.

Installation note:

Replace gasket.

Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold Nuts Loosening Sequence

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Installation note:

Replace gasket (1) for bank 1.

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Installation note:

Replace gasket on exhaust manifold.

Installation note:

Check locating apparatus on exhaust manifold.

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Tighten all nuts in sequence (1 to 8).

Tightening torque: 11 62 1AZ .

Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold Nuts Tightening Sequence

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Assemble engine.