Remove engine bridge

WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

WARNING: Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!

Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.

WARNING: Hot exhaust system.
Risk of burning!

Any work must exclusively be carried out with an exhaust system that has cooled down.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE LEFT DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONTROL UNIT BRACKET FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .

Lower the engine by 10 mm by turning the special tool 2 361 506 (00 6 103) (1) using the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) .
The fixtures of the engine mounts must be located in the engine support brackets.

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Prepare tools:
1. Torx socket E12
2. Reduce from 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch
3. Groove 12.5 »
4. Short extension of 1/2 inch
5. 1/2" reversible ratchet
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Tighten the screw (1) of the left-hand engine mount using the prepared tool.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine mount to engine support bracket
M12	tightening torque	100 Nm

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Tighten the screw (1) of the right engine mount with a commercially available tool.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine mount to engine support bracket
M12	tightening torque	100 Nm

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Remove the rear section of the wheel arch cover on the front left and right

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Remove the rear section of the front wheel arch cover front

NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.

Remove screws (arrows).
Guide the wheel arch cover (1) out.

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Install the cover of the steering assembly on the left and right

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Install the cover of the steering assembly

NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.

Insert the cover (1) .
Tighten all bolts (arrows).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cover, steering unit
screw	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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Install the front left and right wheels

NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.

Mounting the wheel

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The contact surface between the brake disc and the wheel rim must be clean and free from oil and grease. There is otherwise a risk of the wheel becoming loose at a later time.

Remove dirt, grease residues and corrosion from the contact surface with a drill and the special tool 2 344 011 .
Do not operate special tool 2 344 011 with an impact screwdriver.

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Degrease the contact surfaces with the universal cleaner (see BMW Group Parts).
In the event of grease residues in the area of the wheel bolt holes, remove and clean the brake disk.
Remove dirt, grease residues and corrosion from the contact surface with a drill and the special tool 2 344 011 .
Do not operate special tool 2 344 011 with an impact screwdriver.
Degrease the contact surfaces with the universal cleaner (see BMW Group Parts).

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Check if the mounting bolt (1) has been fitted correctly for the brake disk.
The mounting bolt (1) for the brake disk cannot protrude on the contact surface (2) between the brake disk and the rim.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Do not grease the wheel hubs and wheel centering in models G80, G82 and G83.

Lightly grease the wheel centering (1) in the rim.

CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION

Brake block paste * TU = Trade Unit. TU numbers cannot be ordered! For invoicing purposes only.	3 g, Bag	83192158851
	100 g, Tube	83192158852
	5 g, TU*	83230140233

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Do not grease the wheel hubs and wheel centering in models G80, G82 and G83.

Apply a thin layer of grease to the front and rear wheel hubs (1) to protect against corrosion.

CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION

Brake block paste * TU = Trade Unit. TU numbers cannot be ordered! For invoicing purposes only.	3 g, Bag	83192158851
	100 g, Tube	83192158852
	5 g, TU*	83230140233

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
A wheel lifter is recommended for easier wheel removal and installation without exertion (see Dealer Equipment Catalog).

In vehicles with M Carbon ceramic brake: The wheel lifter must be used to install the wheel.

This process is intended to prevent damage to the brake disc.

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Check

Check lug bolts for wear.

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Result

» Spots (> 30%) of the bearing surface (1) of the taper on the screw head show silvery wear.

Measure
- Replace lug bolts.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Never use an impact screwdriver or electric screwdriver to apply and tighten the lug bolts.
The rim must rest evenly against the brake disc.
In the case of non-original BMW lug bolts/wheel rims, it may be necessary to retighten the lug bolts on user account of setting properties (refer to the documentation from the manufacturer).
Do not apply oil to new lug bolts.

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Replace the corroded lug bolts (arrows).
Parts: Lug bolts
Clean wheel bolts (arrows).
Check lug bolts (arrows) and threads for damage, replace lug bolts (arrows) if necessary.
Join and tighten the lug bolts (arrows).

Detach the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) from the engine mounting brackets.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
Remove the engine bridge (1) using the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) with the assistance of a support person.

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Tighten the screws in the areas (1) .

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Install the hood seal on the side (2) .
Install the expanding rivets (3) .
Install the wiring harness mounting (1) .

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Install the hood seal on the side (1) .
Install the expanding rivets (2) .

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Install the side panel seal.
Install the Bowden cables (3) out of the side panel sealing.
Install clips (2) .
Install the expanding rivets (1) .

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Install the sealing (2) of the side panel.
Install the lid (1) of the washer fluid reservoir downwards.

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Install clips (2) .
Install the expanding rivets (1) .

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Position heat shield.
Clip in the wiring harness mounting (1) at the heat shield.

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Version with a gasoline particulate filter:

Position the holder of gasoline particulate sensor (2) with the gasoline particulate sensor (2) .

Tighten down screw (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline particulate sensor to holder of cylinder bank 1
Plastic screw 6x18	Tightening torque	5.5 Nm

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Version with a gasoline particulate filter:

Position the holder (2) of the gasoline particulate sensor (1) .

Tighten the screws (3) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine wiring harness of transmission module to holder for expansion tank
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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Version with a gasoline particulate filter:

Position the gasoline particulate sensor holder (2) with the gasoline particulate sensor (2) .

Tighten down screw (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline particulate sensor to coolant expansion tank
M6x20 screw	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Version with a gasoline particulate filter:
Push rear hood seal (2) into the guide.

Feed in cable (1) into the holders.

Check the seal for the rear hood (2) and the cable (1) for the correct fit.

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Version with a gasoline particulate filter:
Clip the cable (1) of the lambda oxygen sensor into the holder.

Clip in the wiring harness (2) .

Clip in the intake pipe (3) .

Clip the cable of the Lambda oxygen sensor into the bracket (4) .

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Clip in the wiring harness mounting (1) at the heat shield.

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Feed the connector (2) of the Lambda oxygen sensor through.
Connect and lock the engine ventilation line to the retaining clip in the region of (1) .

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Clip in the cable of the lambda oxygen sensor from the holder (1) .

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Install bellows (2) .

Tighten hose clamp (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Hose clamp
Hose clamp	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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Clip in the cable from the Lambda oxygen sensor on the holder (1) .

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Install the lid (1) of the washer fluid reservoir downwards.
Remove the side panel seal.

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Install clips (2) .
Install the expanding rivets (1) .

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Feed the connector (2) of the Lambda oxygen sensor through.
Connect and lock the engine ventilation line to the retaining clip in the region of (1) .

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Clip in the cable from the Lambda oxygen sensor on the holder (1) .

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Clip in the wiring harness mounting (1) at the heat shield.

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Feed the connector (2) of the Lambda oxygen sensor through.
Connect and lock the engine ventilation line to the retaining clip in the region of (1) .

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Clip in the cable from the Lambda oxygen sensor on the holder (1) .

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Install bellows (2) .

Tighten hose clamp (1) .

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Hose clamp
Hose clamp	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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Connect and lock the engine ventilation line to the retaining clip in the region of (1) .

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Clip in the cable from the Lambda oxygen sensor on the holder (1) .

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Clip the connector (2) downwards into the heat shield.
Clip the transmission wiring harness on to the bracket (1) .

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Tighten down screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Support bridge
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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Clip in the wiring harness from the attachment points (2) .
Working downwards, clip in the engine ventilation line (1) .

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Connect the wiring harness mounting to the snap-in lug (1) and lock it.

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Tighten down screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Coolant reservoir
M6x20 screw	Tightening torque	11 Nm

Clip in the coolant line to the bracket in the region (2) .

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Connect the coolant line (1) to the coolant expansion tank (2) and lock it.

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Connect the coolant line (1) to the coolant expansion tank (2) and lock it.

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Connect the coolant line (1) to the coolant expansion tank (2) and lock it.

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Use clamping pliers to remove the coolant hoses (1) from the coolant expansion tank (2) .

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.
Clip the wiring harness into the wiring harness mounting (2) .

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Close the sealing cap (1) of the coolant expansion tank.

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