Installing the engine

• Hook special tool 0 490 561 (11 0 000)  to workshop crane (3)  .
• Attach the special tool 0 490 561 (11 0 000)  on engine mounting brackets (1)  and (2)  only.
• Guide in and install the engine with the workshop crane (3)  .

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Install the engine support arms on the engine mounts on the left and the right 

Install the engine support arms on the engine mounts on the left and the right 

• Tighten screw (1)  engine mounting bracket on the right from the top.
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Engine support bracket on the engine mount
  M12x1.5x40	tightening torque	100 Nm

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• Tighten screw (1)  left engine mounting bracket using special tool 0 493 751 (11 9 150)  from the bottom.

Engine support bracket on the engine mount
M12x1.5x40	tightening torque	100 Nm

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• Lock and connect coolant line (3)  .
• Lock and connect the oil return line (1)  .
• Lock and connect the oil feed line (2)  .

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Fasten the positive battery cable on the power distribution in front 

• Position the positive battery cable.
• Tighten nuts (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Positive battery cable
  Positive pole screw	tightening torque	15 Nm

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• Feed in the cover (1)  in a downwards direction.
• Engage the cover (1)  in the detents (2)  .

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• Adhere to the notes for all subsequent operations!
• Connect and lock the fuel supply line (2)  .
• Connect tank vent line (1)  .

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• Connect the vacuum line (1)  .

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• Lock the closure (1)  and connect to coolant hose (2)  .

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• Lock the lock (2)  and attach the coolant line to the expansion tank.
• Lock the closure (1)  and attach the coolant hose to the expansion tank.

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• Lock closures (1)  and (2)  .
• Clip the coolant hose (3)  in at the marked area and connect it to coolant hoses (4)  and (5)  .

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• Lock the closures (1)  to (5)  and connect the coolant hoses as shown.

1. Connection for the turbocharger coolant pump 
2. Connection for the charge air cooler coolant hose 
3. Connection for the heat management module 

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Follow-up work 

• Cover/clean the connectors and plug connections.
  • Make sure that the connectors and plug connections do not come into contact with dirt or liquids. If necessary, cover all connectors and plug connections with suitable materials.
  • If necessary, clean the connectors with original BMW brake cleaner and compressed air.
  • Make sure that the seals of the connectors are positioned correctly and not damaged after cleaning with compressed air.
• Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT LINE OF LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT LINE OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
• Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT AT THE FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION .
• Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RETAINING PLATES .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
• Refer to INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PLANKING OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THE SIDE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR AXLE COVER .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE TORSION STRUT ON THE RIGHT, AND ON THE LEFT WHERE REQUIRED .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE CONNECTOR AND THE REFRIGERANT LINES TO THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT TO STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT ON THE LEFT ENGINE MOUNT .
• Refer to FOR REUSING: CHECKING THE GEARING OF THE OUTPUT SHAFT AND REPLACING THE CIRCLIP .
• Refer to REPLACING THE RADIAL SHAFT SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OUTPUT SHAFT .
• Refer to CHECK/ADD FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION OIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING SPRING SUSPENSION STRUT .
• Refer to SECURING THE TOP WISHBONE ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE FRONT AIR SUSPENSION .
• Refer to FASTENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE WHEEL BEARING .
• Refer to GREASE THE WHEEL HUB .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS .
• Refer to INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT BRACKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING CENTER FIREWALL LOWERING PART .
• Refer to FASTENING HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLES ON THE ELECTRICAL MACHINE ELECTRONICS .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT SEALING FRAME .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT SEALING FRAME .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
• Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING COVER FOR THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR THE COOLANT PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE AT THE FRONT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
• Refer to INSTALLING RESONATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH FRONT-END STRUTS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CENTER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE GASKET FOR THE FRONT HOOD .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR POSSIBLE INTEGRATION LEVEL ENCODING AND PROGRAMMING .
• Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
• Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE OIL LEVEL IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
• Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
• Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to RESETTING THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR .