Installing left and right exhaust turbochargers

Loosen screws (2).
Remove oil return line (1).
Ensure that the sealing surfaces in the area of the oil return line are planar and free from oil and grease.
Replace the seal (3).
Parts: Seal

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Replace the oil return line (3).
Parts: Oil return line
Replace the seal (1).
Parts: Seal
Position screws (2) in oil return line (3).
Slide seal (1) onto the screws (2).

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Position the oil return line (1).
Tighten down screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil return line at the exhaust turbocharger
M6x16 Replace screws.	Joining torque	5 Nm
M6x16 Replace screws.	Angle of rotation	60°

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Make sure that the seal (3) does not fall out during the feed in.
Check oil feed line for contamination or obstruction and clean or replace as needed.
If the oil feed line is heavily contaminated, it is recommended to change the engine oil and oil filter.
Check the clean air ducts on the intake side and charge air cooler for contamination or foreign bodies and clean if necessary.
If installed: Check the coolant feed lines and return lines for exhaust turbocharger for contamination or obstruction, clean or replace if necessary.
Check that screw connections and plug connections for all lines are correct.
Check air cleaner for contamination and clean or replace as needed.
Check correct functioning of crankcase ventilation.
Replace all gaskets.
Parts: Seals
Replace O-ring (1).
Parts: O-ring
Make sure that the O-ring (1) does not fall into the oil duct in the engine block.
If the O-ring (1) cannot be disassembled, the oil return lid must be disassembled.
Coat O-ring (1) with engine oil.

ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION

Technically suitable engine oils for BMW Group engines

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Thread in exhaust turbocharger with oil return line in downward direction and position it.
Make sure that the oil return line is not mechanically deformed.
Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Replace the V-clip (2).
Parts: V-band clamp
Position V-clip (2).
Hand-tighten the bolt (1).

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Tighten screw (1) on the V-clip.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Exhaust turbocharger to exhaust manifold
V-band clamp Replace V-band clamp.	Initial Tightening torque	9 Nm
V-band clamp Replace V-band clamp.	Final Tightening torque	20 Nm

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Check if the screw connection of the V-band clamp is too loose.
If there is a gap between the ends of the V-band clamps: Loosen the screw and tighten again.

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Check if the screw connection of the V-band clamp is too tight.
When the ends of the V-band clamp are positioned one below the other: Loosen screws and retighten.

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Make sure that the ends of the V-band clamp are parallel to each other.

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Loosen screws (1).
Remove special tool 2 249 171 (2).

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Replace the screw (1).
Parts: Screw
Replace the sealing ring or sealing rings (2).
Parts: Sealing ring or sealing rings
Make sure that when installing sealing rings without a fitting aid (bridge), both sealing rings are replaced.
Position screw (1) with the sealing ring or sealing rings (2) on the oil feed line.
Position oil feed line.

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Determining the screw type and selecting the appropriate socket wrench:

Screw type	Matching socket wrench
Hexagon screw (3)	Commercial socket wrench (1)
Multi-tooth screw (4)	Multi-tooth socket wrench (2)

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Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil feed line to exhaust turbocharger
Banjo bolt M10x1 Replace screw.	Joining torque	8 Nm
Banjo bolt M10x1 Replace screw.	Angle of rotation	70°

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Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil feed line holder to exhaust turbocharger
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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Installing right exhaust turbocharger

Loosen screws (2).
Remove oil return line (1).
Make sure that the sealing surfaces in the area of the oil return line (1) are flat and free of grease.
Replace the seal (3).
Parts: Seal

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Replace the oil return line (3).
Parts: Oil return line
Replace the seal (1).
Parts: Seal
Replace screws (2).
Parts: Screws
Position screws (2) in oil return line (3).
Slide seal (1) onto the screws (2).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Complete the following steps with the help of a support person.

Position the oil return line (1).
Tighten screws (2) with an electronic torque wrench with tightening angle display.

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil return line at the exhaust turbocharger
M6x16 Replace screws.	Joining torque	5 Nm
M6x16 Replace screws.	Angle of rotation	60°

Make sure that the seal (3) does not fall out during the feed in.
Check oil feed line for contamination or obstruction and clean or replace as needed.
If the oil feed line is heavily contaminated, it is recommended to change the engine oil and oil filter.
Check the clean air lines on the intake side and the charge air cooler for contamination or foreign bodies, and clean if necessary.
If installed: Check the coolant feed lines and coolant return lines for the exhaust turbocharger for contamination or obstruction and clean or replace as needed.
Check the screw connections and plug connections of all lines for accuracy.
Check air cleaner for contamination and clean or replace as needed.
Check correct functioning of crankcase ventilation.
Replace all gaskets.
Parts: Seals
Replace O-ring (1).
Parts: O-ring
Make sure that the O-ring (1) does not fall into the oil duct in the engine block.
If the O-ring (1) cannot be disassembled, the oil return lid must be disassembled.
Coat O-ring (1) with engine oil.

ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION

Technically suitable engine oils for BMW Group engines

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Thread in exhaust turbocharger with oil return line in downward direction and position it.
Make sure that the oil return line is not mechanically deformed.
Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Replace the V-clip (2).
Parts: V-band clamp
Position V-clip (2).
Hand-tighten the bolt (1).

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Position special tool 2 249 171 (2) on cylinder head covers.
Tighten special tool 2 249 171 (2) with screws (1) on cylinder head covers. Note the screw length while doing so.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Gauge of exhaust turbocharger to cylinder head cover
screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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Manually move the screws (1) of the setting gauge up to the contact surface of the exhaust turbocharger (2).
Exhaust turbocharger (2) must be aligned on vertical axis on left and right.
Adjust exhaust turbocharger (2) parallel to setting gauge.

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Tighten screw (1) on the V-clip.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Exhaust turbocharger to exhaust manifold
V-band clamp Replace V-band clamp.	Initial Tightening torque	9 Nm
V-band clamp Replace V-band clamp.	Final Tightening torque	20 Nm

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Check if the screw connection of the V-band clamp is too loose.
If there is a gap between the ends of the V-band clamps: Loosen the screw and tighten again.

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Check if the screw connection of the V-band clamp is too tight.
When the ends of the V-band clamp are positioned one below the other: Loosen screws and retighten.

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Make sure that the ends of the V-band clamp are parallel to each other.

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Loosen screws (1).
Remove special tool 2 249 171 (2).

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Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil return line to crankcase
screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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Push hose clamps (1) onto hoses.
Push the hoses onto the connections.
Secure hose clamps (1).

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Replace the screw (1).
Parts: Screw
Replace the sealing ring or sealing rings (2).
Parts: Sealing ring or sealing rings
Make sure that when installing sealing rings without a fitting aid (bridge), both sealing rings are replaced.
Position screw (1) with the sealing ring or sealing rings (2) on the oil feed line.
Position oil feed line.

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Determining the screw type and selecting the appropriate socket wrench:

Screw type	Matching socket wrench
Hexagon screw (3)	Commercial socket wrench (1)
Multi-tooth screw (4)	Multi-tooth socket wrench (2)

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Tighten screw (1) by hand.

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Tighten screw (1) by hand.

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Tighten down screw (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil feed line holder to exhaust turbocharger
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil feed line to exhaust turbocharger
Banjo bolt M10x1 Replace screw.	Joining torque	8 Nm
Banjo bolt M10x1 Replace screw.	Angle of rotation	70°

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR ENGINE FOR BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR THE ENGINE ABOVE CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD, TOP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CROSSING OF THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE .
Refer to INSTALLING ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to FASTENING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING BRACKET FOR RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT INTAKE SILENCER BRACKET .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to FASTENING THE ACTIVATED-CHARCOAL FILTER LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to FASTENING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD OF THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION OF CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 ..
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD OF THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION OF CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to SECURING THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE ON THE LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING IGNITION COIL ON CYLINDER 5 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to CLOSING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LOWERING LEFT FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING OIL FILLER NECK .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT and INSTALL THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE TOP RIGHT .
Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .