Remove intake camshaft
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system
.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
WARNING:
Working on fuel system
.
Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!
Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!
- When working on the fuel system, make sure the workstation has sufficient ventilation, e.g., by means of extraction.
- Tightly seal off open lines and connections; collect any leakage fuel directly at the point of exit.
- No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.
CAUTION:
On releasing high pressure line, fuel may emerge at high speed
.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
- Before performing any installation work, allow cooling system to cool down to less than 40°C.
- Note warnings on cylinder head cover.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS) .
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults .
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS) .
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults .
- Detach battery terminal from battery pole by carefully shifting to and fro. Do not pry off using a tool.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After replacing one or more VANOS central valves or VANOS adjusters:
When removing, make note of the identification/part number of the VANOS central valve or VANOS adjuster and consider writing it down.
It must be replaced with a VANOS adjuster or VANOS central valve with the same part number. A mixed installation is not allowed.
Read out the vehicle l-level and proceed accordingly.
Be absolutely certain to pay attention to PuMA measure 64122020.
For further information, see the appropriate BMW parts catalogue.
After replacing one or more VANOS central valves or VANOS adjusters:
When removing, make note of the identification/part number of the VANOS central valve or VANOS adjuster and consider writing it down.
It must be replaced with a VANOS adjuster or VANOS central valve with the same part number. A mixed installation is not allowed.
Read out the vehicle l-level and proceed accordingly.
Be absolutely certain to pay attention to PuMA measure 64122020.
For further information, see the appropriate BMW parts catalogue.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH WIPER ARMS .
- Refer to REMOVING COWL PANEL COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING TRAILING LINK AT SPRING STRUT DOME .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SOUND INSULATION ON THE BULKHEAD UPPER PART AT THE CENTER .
- Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING IGNITION COILS .
- Refer to REMOVING ALL SPARK PLUGS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE RAIL AND THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
- Refer to REMOVING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
- Refer to REMOVING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INJECTORS FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INJECTORS FOR CYLINDERS 4 TO 6 .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH ACTUATORS .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
- Refer to DETACHING THE CHARGE AIR LINE FROM THE THROTTLE BODY .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT ENGINE ENCAPSULATION .
- Refer to REMOVING TANK VENT VALVE .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE CONNECTOR FROM THE DME CONTROL UNIT AND FROM THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX (PDM) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE HOLDER FOR THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
- Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
- Refer to ADJUSTING THE ECCENTRIC SHAFT TO MINIMUM LIFT .
- Refer to CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE INTAKE CAMSHAFT .
- Refer to CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE INTAKE CAMSHAFT AT CYLINDER 3 AND 4 .
- Refer to REMOVING TORSION SPRINGS .
- Refer to REMOVING ALL GATES .
- Refer to REMOVING ALL INTERMEDIATE LEVERS .
- Refer to TURNING THE ENGINE ON THE VIBRATION DAMPER .
- Refer to BLOCKING THE CRANKSHAFT IN THE TDC FIRING POSITION OF THE FIRST CYLINDER (VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) .
- Refer to BLOCKING THE CAMSHAFTS .
- Refer to REMOVING CHAIN TENSIONER .
- Refer to RELEASING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE ADJUSTER .
- Refer to DISASSEMBLING THE SPECIAL TOOL 2 358 122 .
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system
.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
WARNING:
Working on fuel system
.
Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!
Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!
- When working on the fuel system, make sure the workstation has sufficient ventilation, e.g., by means of extraction.
- Tightly seal off open lines and connections; collect any leakage fuel directly at the point of exit.
- No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.
CAUTION:
On releasing high pressure line, fuel may emerge at high speed
.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
- Before performing any installation work, allow cooling system to cool down to less than 40°C.
- Note warnings on cylinder head cover.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS) .
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults .
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS) .
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults .
- Detach battery terminal from battery pole by carefully shifting to and fro. Do not pry off using a tool.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After replacing one or more VANOS central valves or VANOS adjusters:
When removing, make note of the identification/part number of the VANOS central valve or VANOS adjuster and consider writing it down.
It must be replaced with a VANOS adjuster or VANOS central valve with the same part number. A mixed installation is not allowed.
Read out the vehicle l-level and proceed accordingly.
Be absolutely certain to pay attention to PuMA measure 64122020.
For further information, see the appropriate BMW parts catalogue.
After replacing one or more VANOS central valves or VANOS adjusters:
When removing, make note of the identification/part number of the VANOS central valve or VANOS adjuster and consider writing it down.
It must be replaced with a VANOS adjuster or VANOS central valve with the same part number. A mixed installation is not allowed.
Read out the vehicle l-level and proceed accordingly.
Be absolutely certain to pay attention to PuMA measure 64122020.
For further information, see the appropriate BMW parts catalogue.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH WIPER ARMS .
- Refer to REMOVING COWL PANEL COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING TRAILING LINK AT SPRING STRUT DOME .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SOUND INSULATION ON THE BULKHEAD UPPER PART AT THE CENTER .
- Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING IGNITION COILS .
- Refer to REMOVING ALL SPARK PLUGS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE RAIL AND THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
- Refer to REMOVING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INJECTORS FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INJECTORS FOR CYLINDERS 4 TO 6 .
- Refer to REMOVING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH ACTUATORS .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT ENGINE ENCAPSULATION .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE CONNECTOR FROM THE DME CONTROL UNIT AND FROM THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX (PDM) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE HOLDER FOR THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to DETACHING THE CHARGE AIR LINE FROM THE THROTTLE BODY .
- Refer to REMOVING TANK VENT VALVE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
- Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
- Refer to ADJUSTING THE ECCENTRIC SHAFT TO MINIMUM LIFT .
- Refer to CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE INTAKE CAMSHAFT .
- Refer to CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE INTAKE CAMSHAFT AT CYLINDER 3 AND 4 .
- Refer to REMOVING TORSION SPRINGS .
- Refer to REMOVING ALL GATES .
- Refer to REMOVING ALL INTERMEDIATE LEVERS .
- Refer to TURNING THE ENGINE ON THE VIBRATION DAMPER .
- Refer to BLOCKING THE CRANKSHAFT IN THE TDC FIRING POSITION OF CYLINDER 1 (VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION) .
- Refer to BLOCKING THE CAMSHAFTS .
- Refer to REMOVING CHAIN TENSIONER .
- Refer to RELEASING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE ADJUSTER .
- Refer to DISASSEMBLING THE SPECIAL TOOL 2 358 122 .