18 40 020 Removing and installing/replacing the right exhaust manifold (M850i Gran Coupe xDrive sedan)

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISING THE CORRESPONDING VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Hot surfaces .
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

CAUTION: Heavy component .
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage .

Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .

Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
For additional information see: 61 35... NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body .
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks .

Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.

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

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If the exhaust turbocharger is damaged, it is imperative to observe the additional information.
For additional information see: EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER DAMAGE DUE TO PLUGGED OIL SUPPLY LINES .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For exhaust turbocharger damage: Check the pressure pipes, charge air cooler and intake plenum for foreign matter, damage and correct functionality.
If the oil return line is exchanged, then the connecting pipe to the oil sump must ALWAYS be cleaned, as the connecting pipe can coke.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH LEDS FROM THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE WATER CHANNEL LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to REMOVING REAR BUMPER TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH REAR SIDE TRIM STRIPS .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH EXHAUST COVERS .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVERS .
Refer to REMOVING REAR BUMPER PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING CENTER STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING TRAILING LINK AT SPRING BOLT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL UPPER PART IN THE CENTER .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH FRONT-END STRUTS .
Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT BOTTOM SIDE COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT HAND FRONT BOTTOM SIDE COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM FRONT RIGHT SIDE COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH FRONT-END STRUTS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to ATTACHING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING CENTER STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR PANEL .
Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVERS .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH EXHAUST COVERS .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH SIDE REAR TRIM STRIPS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR BUMPER TRIM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANELS .
Refer to INSTALLING COVER FOR WATER CHANNEL ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH LEDS IN THE CARGO AREA .
Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to FILLING AND VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .