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Home >> BMW >> 2020 >> X6 M Competition >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Mechanical >> Cylinder Head -- Repair (F96) >> 11 12 Cylinder Head >> 11 12 004 Removing and installing/sealing both cylinder head covers (X6 M 2020-2023) >> Remove left cylinder head cover

Remove left cylinder head cover

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: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly. 
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries! 
CAUTION: Refrigerant circuit under high pressure. 
Injury hazard! 
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 by carefully shifting to and fro. Do not pry off using a tool.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components. 
Scratches, surface damage. 
  • Protect working area.
  • Handle tools and components carefully.

Preliminary work 

Remove both VANOS solenoid actuators of cylinder bank 2 

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Releasing cylinder head cover of cylinders 5 to 8 

Cylinder head cover: Cylinders 5 to 8 

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Loosening Sequence
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Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Loosening Sequence
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