Installing the flange support on the front component carrier

Check 

• Determine the dimension (A)  with a standard tool on the flange support (1)  .

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  Result 

  » The dimension (A)  on the flange support (1)  is 6.4 mm or 7.5 mm.

  Measure

  • Order the suitable flange supports (1)  according to the applicable BMW parts catalogue.

    Parts:  Flange union

• Insert and install the flange supports (2)  .
• Tighten down screws (1)  .

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Flange connector on component carrier
  M6x20	tightening torque	8 Nm

• Feed in and install the belt pulley (1)  .
• Replace the bolts (arrows).

  Parts:  Screws

• Hand-tighten the screws (arrows).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT LINE BETWEEN THE COOLANT PUMP AND CYLINDER HEAD .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT LINES FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
• Refer to TIGHTENING BELT PULLEY .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE, FRONT .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER .
• Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE WITH THE RESONATOR .
• Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
• Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION FOR THE STEERING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .