Installing the intake adjuster
Intake adjuster
Overview graphic of the intake adjuster
7 608 788 Intake adjuster
8 617 692 Intake adjuster
8 684 920 Intake adjuster
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 I-level and proceed accordingly.
Be absolutely certain to pay attention to PuMA measure 64122020.
For further information, see the applicable BMW Parts Catalog.
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 I-level and proceed accordingly.
Be absolutely certain to pay attention to PuMA measure 64122020.
For further information, see the applicable BMW Parts Catalog.
- Lay out the intake adjuster marked with IN (arrow).
- Feed in intake adjuster (1) in the timing chain (2) and position on the intake camshaft (3).
- Abut VANOS central valve (1) of intake side.
Follow-up work
- Install the intake side VANOS CENTRAL VALVE .
- Preload TIMING CHAIN .
- Tighten the VANOS CENTRAL VALVE .
- Crank ENGINE twice (automatic transmission).
- Install STARTER MOTOR .
- Install cylinder head COVER .
- Install both ACTUATORS .
- Prepare the INJECTORS for installation.
- Install the RAIL .
- Install HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
- Install FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
- Install the HIGH-PRESSURE LINE between the high-pressure pump and the high-pressure rail.
- Install all SPARK PLUGS .
- Install the IGNITION COILS .
- Install the cylinder head cover ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Install the engine front ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Install charge AIR LINE .
- Install clean AIR PIPE .
- Install intake silencer HOUSING .
- Install RESONATOR .
- Reconnect all battery GROUND LEADS
- Check engine OIL LEVEL .
- Install the underneath second end PANEL .
- Install right sealing FRAME .
- Install rear ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Install the upper part COWL .
- Install left and right shock tower TENSION STRUT .
- Install windshield panel COVER .
- Install left and right WIPER ARM .
- Install the rear left engine compartment COVER .
- Install the rear right engine compartment COVER .
- Install the front hood rear SEAL .
- Install ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Install the front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Install rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Install the center UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Take hood out of the SERVICE POSITION .