11 00 050 Removing and installing engine with transmission: Notes

Special tools required: 

• 32 1 270
• 13 5 160
• 13 5 162
• 00 9 030

Attention! 

When replacing the engine: 

In all vehicles, the digital engine electronics (DME) must, if necessary, be reprogrammed/re-encoded after replacing  the engine.

Read the vehicle I-level and proceed accordingly.

PuMA measure 62634754  must be observed (see appropriate BMW parts catalogue).

Attention! 

Replacing the engine may cause damage on the valve gear due to a lack of engine oil.

It is imperative to observe REPAIR NOTES FOR ENGINE REPLACEMENT .

Recycling: 

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel with auxiliary materials.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Attention! 

Seal openings or lines on air conditioning with special tool 32 1 270 to prevent escape of media and contamination.

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
• Remove BATTERY
• Remove POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX
• Remove FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY
• Remove both OUTPUT SHAFTS 
• Remove STARTER MOTOR
• Drain off engine oil
• Remove CHARGE AIR COOLER
• Remove RADIATOR

REMOVAL: 

Release clamp (1).

Replace clamp (1).

Slide exhaust system from diesel particulate filter.

Parts:  Clamp.

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Unlock and disconnect the connector (1).

Release clips on limit position/holder (2).

Detach selector lever cable (3) at ball joint.

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Slacken screw (1) and remove ground strap (2).

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Disconnect fuel line (1).

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

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Seal fuel lines with special tools 13 5 160 and 13 5 162.

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Unlock coolant line (1) and pull off.

Detach coolant line (1) from front end.

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Unfasten screws (2).

Remove refrigerant lines (3).

Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 to mount sealing rings without damaging them.

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Release screws (1).

Remove holder (2).

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Prepare MOBILE TABLE LIFT :

Structure of table lift. 

Position fixture (30) with fixture (40) for engine block on table top A  at coordinates 6/5  and 2/6  (1).

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Position fixture (30) with fixture (50) for oil sump on table top A  at co-ordinates 4/2  and 2/3  (2).

Position fixture (30) with fixture (80) for transmission housing on table top B  at co-ordinates 9/6, 7/6  and 8/2  (3).

Position fixture (83 30 2 357 221) for transmission housing on table top B  at co-ordinates 6/3  (4).

Attention! 

Removal weight approx. 150 kg to 300 kg.

Check the payload of the vehicle and unload as needed.

Load front footwell with sandbags if necessary, approx. 100 kg.

Note safety instructions of TABLE LIFT .

Position table lift under the engine.

Abut all fixtures and screw to the table lift.

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Screw fixture (83 30 2 357 221) to the transmission housing with screw (1).

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Release screws (1).

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Release screw connection (1) of right engine support.

Carefully raise the vehicle.

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Attention! 

TAKE CARE when removing the engine!

Risk of damage to the A/C compressor (1) at the deformation element (2).

Slightly slide the table lift with the engine in direction of arrow.

Remove engine with transmission.

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Loosen TRANSMISSION .

Slide table top B  in direction of arrow and remove transmission.

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Attach workshop crane and lift engine from lifting table.

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INSTALLATION: 

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Prepare MOBILE TABLE LIFT :

Structure of table lift. 

Position fixture (30) with fixture (40) for engine block on table top A  at coordinates 6/5  and 2/6  (1).

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Position fixture (30) with fixture (50) for oil sump on table top A  at co-ordinates 4/2  and 2/3  (2).

Position fixture (30) with fixture (80) for transmission housing on table top B  at co-ordinates 9/6, 7/6  and 8/2  (3).

Position fixture (83 30 2 357 221) for transmission housing on table top B  at co-ordinates 6/3  (4).

Attention! 

TAKE CARE when installing the engine!

Risk of damage to the A/C compressor (1) at the deformation element (2).

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Place engine on table lift.

Mount TRANSMISSION ON ENGINE .

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Screw fixture (83 30 2 357 221) to the transmission housing with screw (1).

Lower vehicle.

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Position table lift with engine and transmission under the vehicle.

Carefully lower the vehicle.

Tighten screws (1) on transmission carrier.

Tightening torque 22 32 1AZ .

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Tighten screws (1) on right engine support.

Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ .

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Position holder (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

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Connect coolant lines (3) to the air-conditioning compressor.

Tighten down screws (2).

Tightening torque 64 53 4AZ .

Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 to mount sealing rings without damaging them.

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Connect and lock coolant line (1).

Route coolant line (1) correctly in the front end.

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Remove special tools 13 5 160 and 13 5 162.

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Connect fuel line (1).

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Position ground strap (2) and tighten screw (1).

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Connect the connector (1).

Attach clip at limit position/holder (2).

Attach selector lever cable (3) to ball joint.

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Connect vacuum line (1).

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Connect hose (2) to connecting pipe (3).

Fasten clamp (1).

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Place coolant hose (1) on connecting branch and lock.

Shown with intake plenum removed for purposes of clarity.

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Join wiring harness (2) and engine wiring harness.

Connect the connector (1).

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Connect positive battery terminal (2) and positive battery connection point (3).

Tighten down nuts (1).

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Secure ground cable (2) with screw (1).

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Install battery tray (4) and secure with screws (3).

Attach coolant line (2) to battery tray (4).

Secure the wiring harness to the battery tray (4) with clips (1).

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Required reworking: 

• Install RADIATOR
• Install CHARGE AIR COOLER
• Install both OUTPUT SHAFTS 
• Install STARTER MOTOR
• Install FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY
• Top up ENGINE OIL
• INSTALL THE POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE WITH THE CONTROL UNIT HOLDER
• Install BATTERY
• Install ACOUSTIC COVER

When replacing the engine, the I-level must be encoded and programmed if necessary. 

• Connect diagnosis system and follow diagnosis instructions 
• Service functions
• Power train
• Engine electronics
• Reset VANOS adaptation values
• Encode and program I-level if necessary