Install timing case cover, bottom

Mounting the beaded metal gaskets

Clean sealing surfaces (2) .
Replace beaded metal gaskets (1) .
Parts: Sheet metal beaded seals
Securing the beaded metal gaskets (1) with the timing case cover screws.
For timing case cover or timing chain replacement:

Loosen screw (3) .
Remove jump guard (4) .
Position jump guard (4) .
Tighten down screw (3) .

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Jump guard
M6x25	Tightening torque	10 Nm

For timing case cover or timing chain replacement:
Release and remount coolant temperature sensor (1) .

Tighten the coolant temperature sensor (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Water/oil temperature sensor
Sensor M12x1.5	Tightening torque	18 Nm

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

The centering pins (1) must not be damaged, replace if necessary.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
(1) Clean sealing surfaces.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Tightening the screw connection 1 on the front timing case cover

Position the timing case cover.
Tighten screws in the order (1) to (2) .

Fig 1: Timing Case Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Securing the screw connection 2 on the front timing case cover

Tighten screws in the order (3) to (9) .

Fig 2: Front Timing Case Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mounting the screw connection 3 on the front timing case cover

Position the carrier plate (1) .
Tighten screws in the order (10) to (12) .

Fig 3: Carrier Plate Screws Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Connect and lock the plug connection (1) to the coolant temperature sensor (2) .

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING UPPER OIL SUMP SECTION (ENGINE REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET .
Refer to FASTENING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING OIL PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LOWER OIL PAN SECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH LEFT VANOS ADJUSTERS (CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION CYLINDER BANK 2) .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH VANOS ADJUSTERS (CYLINDER HEAD DISASSEMBLY, BANK 1) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TIMING CASE COVER ON THE CYLINDER HEAD OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING CONDUIT ON BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 PARTIALLY .
Refer to INSTALLING CONDUIT ON BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING EXPANSION TANK FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE PRIMARY OXYGEN SENSOR FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER WITH THE VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE SENSOR SYSTEM OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING INJECTORS .
Refer to CONNECTING THE CONNECTOR OF THE INJECTORS OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING RAIL OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING INJECTORS .
Refer to CONNECTING THE CONNECTOR OF THE INJECTORS OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING RAIL ON BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD ON THE BOTTOM .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD OF THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD OF THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT EXHAUST TURBOCHARGERS .
Refer to MOUNTING FIXTURE ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT MOUNT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT CHARGE AIR COOLER (ENGINE REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR THE ENGINE ABOVE CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR THE ENGINE ABOVE CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER WITH THE VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE SENSOR SYSTEM OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING HOLDER WITH THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE SENSOR SYSTEM OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING ALTERNATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE BELT TENSIONER .
Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT PUMPS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE BELT PULLEY ON THE TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER .
Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
Refer to FASTENING THE UPPER HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT CHARGE AIR COOLER (ENGINE REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET .
Refer to ATTACHING THE ENGINE TO THE LIFTING TABLE .