11 65 310 Removing and installing/replacing blow-off valve (N20)

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WARNING: The module consists of exhaust turbo charger and exhaust manifold.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front right wheel (all-wheel drive vehicle only)
Remove CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Drain COOLANT .
Remove EXPANSION TANK .
Remove pedestrian protection at bottom (without USA).
Remove CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Remove the CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
Drain ENGINE OIL .
Remove EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 11 65 6AZ

Remove blow-off valve (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Blow-Off Valve And Screws

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Installation note:

Clean the threads and sealing surfaces (2).

Fig 2: Locating Threads And Sealing Surfaces

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Assemble engine.

Observe BMW Diagnostics System instruction.

Carry out BMW leak test for intake system.