REP-TAT-P-1112-02 Installing the cylinder head

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After replacing the motor or cylinder head: Reprogram or encode the digital motor electronics (DME) if necessary.
Read out the vehicle I-level and proceed accordingly.
Be absolutely certain to pay attention to PuMA measure 62634754.
For further information, see the applicable BMW Parts Catalogue.

Attach special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) to workshop crane.
Install cylinder head (1) and the exhaust turbocharger with the help of a second person, using the workshop crane and the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020).

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Feed in guide rail (2) when installing the cylinder head.
Attach timing chain through the guide rail (1).

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Replace screws (1) to (14).
Parts : screw
Tighten the screws using the special tool 0 495 747 (11 8 580) in the order (1) to (14).
Mark the cylinder head bolts (1) to (14) with a line after reaching the jointing torque (in front of the angle of rotation).

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Screws Tightening Sequence

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Cylinder head to crankcase (cylinder head bolt)
M11 x 188 13.9, screw head height 13 mm. Replace screws.	Joining torque	30 Nm
	Joining torque	50 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°
	Angle of rotation	90°
	Angle of rotation	90°
	Angle of rotation	90°
M11 x 188 11.9, screw head height 11 mm. Replace screws.	Joining torque	30 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°
	Angle of rotation	90°
	Angle of rotation	90°

Tighten the screws (1) to (5).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Cylinder head to crankcase/timing case cover
M8 x 40 Replace screws.	19 Nm

Fig 2: Shift Camshaft Sensor Wheel Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Feed in camshaft sensor wheel (1) on the intake camshaft.

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Rotate intake camshaft, if necessary in the position shown.
The recess (2) must point up.
Position camshaft sensor wheel and tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Camshaft sensor wheel to intake camshaft
M4 x35	4.5 Nm

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Position the grounding cable and tighten the screw (2).

Tightening torques

Grounding cable to front cylinder head
M6 x 12	8 Nm

Connect plug (1).

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Position the acoustic cover and tighten the screw (3).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Acoustic cover, rear bottom on cylinder head
M6 x 16	8 Nm

Lay the wiring harness correctly and tighten the screw (2).

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Cable bracket on rear cylinder head/transmission
M6 x 20	tightening torque	8 Nm

Position the grounding cable and tighten the screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Grounding cable on cylinder head
M6 x 16	8 Nm