Installing the cylinder head

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After replacing the motor or cylinder head: Reprogram or encode the digital motor electronics (DME) if necessary.
Read out the vehicle l-level and proceed accordingly.
For further information, see the applicable BMW parts catalogue.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When replacing the cylinder head: The complete valve timing and the Valvetronic servomotor are already pre-assembled for new cylinder heads.

Check the fitting sleeves (1) for damage and a correct installation position, replace if necessary.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
Install the cylinder head (1) and the exhaust turbocharger with the workshop crane and the special tool 0 490 561 (11 0 000) .

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Replace screws (1) to (10) .
Parts: Screws
Make sure that all threaded holes in the engine block are free of coolant, motor oil or other contaminations.
Position screws in the sequence (1) to (10) .

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Tighten the cylinder head bolts with the special tools 0 490 504 (00 9 120) and 0 495 747 (11 8 580) in the sequence (1) to (10) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Cylinder head to crankcase
M11x1.5x188 11.9 Fit new cylinder head bolts.	1. Joining torque	30 Nm
	2. Angle of rotation	90°
	3. Angle of rotation	180°
M11x1.5x188 13.9 Fit new cylinder head bolts.	1. Joining torque	30 Nm
	2. Joining torque	50 Nm
	3. Angle of rotation	180°
	4. Angle of rotation	180°

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Install and tighten down screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Cylinder head bolt to timing case cover
M8x40	Tightening torque	20 Nm

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Secure the intake camshaft with an open-end wrench (1) .

Position the camshaft sensor wheel (3) and tighten the screw (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Camshaft sensor wheel to intake camshaft
M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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Use the tool as shown for the next operation to tighten the screw connections of the grounding cable and the acoustic cover.

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Position acoustic cover and tighten with screw (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Acoustic cover, rear bottom on cylinder head
M6 x 16	Tightening torque	8 Nm

Lay wiring harness correctly and secure with the screw (3) .

Fig 2: Acoustic Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Cable bracket on rear cylinder head/transmission
M6x20	Tightening torque	10 Nm

Position the grounding cable and tighten it with the bolt (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Grounding cable on cylinder head
M6x16	Tightening torque	8 Nm

Clip in the cable (1) in the highlighted area on the acoustic cover (2) .

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Mount the slide rail (2) .

Tighten down screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Sliding rail to cylinder head
M6x16	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Position the engine encapsulation (3) correctly,
Connect connectors (1) and (2) lock.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Make sure that the connections are locked correctly. The locks must engage audibly.
Lock the coolant line (1) in place and plug onto the cylinder head,

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Follow-up work

Refer to BLOCKING THE CAMSHAFTS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE SIDE .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST SIDE .
Refer to PRELOAD TIMING CHAIN .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE .
Refer to DISASSEMBLING ALL SPECIAL TOOLS .
Refer to CRANKING ENGINE TWICE (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) .
Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
Refer to INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT BRACKET .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
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 FRONT ENGINE ENCAPSULATION .
Refer to INSTALLING AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT RETURNING LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT FEED LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FEED LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to ATTACHING THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
Refer to INSTALLING LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
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 FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT 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 THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .