11 12 106 Removing and installing right cylinder head (N63) (X6 xDrive 50i)

Special tools required: 

• 11 4 470 
• 2 184 136 

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove FRONT AXLE completely with engine and transmission.

  The graphic shows the removed engine on a lifting table special tool. 2 184 136 

  Graphic shows E72.

Necessary preliminary work 

• Check TIMING .
• Remove INLET AND EXHAUST ADJUSTMENT UNIT ON RIGHT SIDE .
• Remove right EXHAUST MANIFOLD .

Remove screw (1) of guide rail.

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Release hose clamp (1) on bank 1.

Detach coolant hose (2).

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Release bolts (1) at front from cylinder head.

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Twist camshaft (1) on hexagon head (2) by 180°.

All cylinder head bolts on the intake side are accessible in this position.

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Release cylinder head bolts in sequence (10 to 1).

Remove all cylinder head bolts with washers.

Clean sealing faces of cylinder head and engine block; if necessary, remove gasket debris compound with special tool 11 4 470. Make sure no gasket debris drops into the oil and coolant ducts.

Threaded holes in engine block must be free of dirt and oil. (risk of cracking)  .

Check CYLINDER HEAD FOR LEAKS .

Check CYLINDER HEAD SEALING FACE  for surface evenness.

Coat joint between engine block and gear case cover with DREI BOND 1209 2.1.

Check fitting sleeves (1) for damage and correct installation position.

Fit new cylinder head gasket (2).

Installation note: 

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Fit new cylinder head screws  .

Put the cylinder head on.

Do not wash off bolt coating.

Insert cylinder head bolts and initially tighten so that they are free of play.

Apply cylinder head bolts in the sequence 1 - 10 and fit with 30 Nm.

Installation note: 

Mark cylinder head bolt (1) with a colored mark to check the angle tightening more effectively.

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Tighten cylinder head bolts in sequence (1 to 10).

Tightening torque: 11 12 1AZ .

Twist back camshaft (1) on hexagon head (2) by 180°.

Install and tighten down bolts (1) between cylinder head and timing case cover.

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Tightening torque: 11 12 2AZ .

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Insert screw (1) of guide rail and tighten down.

Tightening torque: 11 31 3AZ .

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If necessary, install camshafts. Refer to 11 31 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT EXHAUST CAMSHAFT (N63) REP-REP-RAF1511N63O1-1131038 - V.4 (X6 XDRIVE 50I) and 11 31 034 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT INLET CAMSHAFT (N63O1) REP-REP-RAF1511N63O1-1131034 - V.4 (X6 XDRIVE 50I) .

Install INTAKE AND EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTERS ON RIGHT SIDE .

Assemble engine.