Removing the cylinder head

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!

Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
Detach battery ground lead from battery.
For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

WARNING: Working on fuel system.
Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!

When working on the fuel system, make sure the workstation has sufficient ventilation, e.g., by means of extraction.
Tightly seal off open lines and connections; collect any leakage fuel directly at the point of exit.
No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.

Preliminary work

Disconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
Remove the front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove the center UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove front left or right bottom wheel arch COVER
Drain the HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT COOLANT .
Drain the LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM COOLANT .
Connect the radiator COOLANT LINE .
Connect the auxiliary coolant pump COOLANT HOSE .
Bring front compartment lid in the SERVICE POSITION .
Remove the ACOUSTIC COVER .
Remove the hood rear SEAL .
Remove the rear left engine compartment COVER .
Remove the rear right engine compartment COVER .
Remove left and right WIPER ARM .
Remove the cowl COVER .
Remove the left and right shock tower TENSION STRUT .
Remove the upper part FIREWALL .
Remove rear ACOUSTIC COVER .
Remove right sealing FRAME .
Remove the bottom second FIREWALL .
Remove intake silencer HOUSING .
Remove RESONATOR .
Remove clean AIR PIPE .
Remove charge AIR LINE .
Remove IGNITION COILS .
Remove all SPARK PLUGS .
Remove the cylinder head cover ACOUSTIC COVER .
Remove the HIGH PRESSURE LINE between the high pressure pump and the rail.
Remove FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Remove HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Remove HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
Remove the engine front ACOUSTIC COVER .
Remove exhaust turbocharger auxiliary COOLANT PUMP .
Remove front engine ENCAPSULATION .
Remove both ACTUATORS .
Remove the cylinder HEAD COVER .
Remove the DME CONTROL UNIT .
Remove the integrated POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM).
Remove control unit BRACKET .
Remove tank VENT VALVE .
Remove INTAKE PLENUM .
Remove the lambda OXYGEN SENSOR .
Remove the oxygen SENSOR MONITOR .
Remove left and right TANK COVER .
Remove the tunnel connect SUPPORT .
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
Remove STARTER MOTOR .
Remove the exhaust turbocharger OIL RETURN LINE .
Remove the exhaust turbocharger coolant FEED LINE .
Remove the exhaust turbocharger coolant RETURN LINE .
Remove the exhaust turbocharger OIL FEED LINE .
Turn the engine on the VIBRATION DAMPER .
Block the crankshaft in the TDC FIRING POSITION of the first cylinder (automatic transmission).
Block the CAMSHAFTS .
Remove chain TENSIONER .
Release the VANOS CENTRAL VALVE .
Remove the exhaust side VANOS CENTRAL VALVE .
Remove exhaust camshaft ADJUSTER .
Remove intake side VANOS CENTRAL VALVE .
Remove INTAKE ADJUSTER .
DISASSEMBLE the special tool 2 358 122.

CAUTION: On releasing high pressure line, fuel may emerge at high speed.
Injury hazard!

Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
Before performing any installation work, allow cooling system to cool down to less than 40°C.
Note warnings on cylinder head cover.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults.

Detach battery terminal from battery pole. Do not pry off using a tool.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Engine damage due to missing motor oil.
Missing motor oil following replacement of the cylinder head or the engine can lead to damage on the valve train.

After replacing the cylinder head or the engine, do not start the engine without observing the repair notes.
It is imperative you observe the repair notes for cylinder head or engine replacement.
For ADDITIONAL INFORMATION , see: Repair notes for cylinder head or engine replacement

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 Catalog.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Unlock coolant line (1) and detach.

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Unlock and detach the connectors (1) and (2).
Loosen the engine encapsulation (3) around the cylinder head.

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Unclip the cable (1) from the acoustic cover (2) in the highlighted area.

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NOTE: The figure shows the rear of the engine.
Release screws (1) to (3).

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Loosen screws (1).
Remove the slide rail (2).

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Secure the intake camshaft with an open-end wrench (1).
Unscrew the bolt (2) and remove the camshaft sensor wheel (3).

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Loosen screws (1).

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Use the special tool 0 495 747 (11 8 580) for releasing the cylinder head bolts.

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Unscrew the cylinder head bolts in the sequence (10) to (1) in 360 degree steps.

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Remove the cylinder head (1) and the exhaust turbocharger with the workshop crane and the special tool 0 490 561 (11 0 000) .

NOTE: The figure shows the engine B38.

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