Install exhaust camshaft adjuster
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Exhaust camshaft adjuster
Overview graphic of the exhaust camshaft adjuster
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NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After replacing one or more VANOS central valves or VANOS adjusters:
When removing, make note of the identification/part number of the VANOS central valve or VANOS adjuster and consider writing it down.
It must be replaced with a VANOS adjuster or VANOS central valve with the same part number. A mixed installation is not allowed.
Read out the vehicle l-level and proceed accordingly.
Be absolutely certain to pay attention to PuMA measure 64122020.
For further information, see the applicable BMW parts catalogue.
After replacing one or more VANOS central valves or VANOS adjusters:
When removing, make note of the identification/part number of the VANOS central valve or VANOS adjuster and consider writing it down.
It must be replaced with a VANOS adjuster or VANOS central valve with the same part number. A mixed installation is not allowed.
Read out the vehicle l-level and proceed accordingly.
Be absolutely certain to pay attention to PuMA measure 64122020.
For further information, see the applicable BMW parts catalogue.
- Lay out the exhaust camshaft adjuster marked with EX (arrow).
- Feed in exhaust camshaft adjuster (1)
in the timing chain (2)
and position on the exhaust camshaft (3)
.
- Abut VANOS central valve (1)
of exhaust side.
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST SIDE .
- Refer to PRELOAD TIMING CHAIN .
- Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE .
- Refer to CRANKING ENGINE TWICE (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) .
- Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING BOTH ACTUATORS .
- Refer to PREPARING THE INJECTORS FOR INSTALLATION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RAIL .
- Refer to INSTALLING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
- Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP AND THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
- Refer to INSTALLING ALL SPARK PLUGS .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE AT THE FRONT .
- Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR LINE .
- Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
- Refer to INSTALLING RESONATOR .
- Refer to ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE SECOND END PANEL UNDERNEATH .
- Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT SEALING FRAME .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COWL UPPER PART .
- Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
- Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .