Necessary preliminary work

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 15 other vehicles, including the 2015 BMW Alpina B7L, 2015 BMW Alpina B7, 2014 BMW Alpina B7L, 2014 BMW Alpina B7, and 2013 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove ENGINE
Remove both cylinder head covers. See LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER and RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Remove LOWER OIL SUMP SECTION
Remove UPPER OIL SUMP SECTION
Remove alternator BELT TENSIONER
Remove VIBRATION DAMPER
Remove COOLANT PUMP
Remove ALTERNATOR
Remove A/C COMPRESSOR
Remove hub for VIBRATION DAMPER

Release screws along lines (1).

Remove timing case cover (2) towards front.

Clean sealing surfaces with special tool 11 4 470 .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws Along Lines And Timing Case Cover

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Check jump guard for damage.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 11 14 1AZ .

Remove jump guard (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Jump Guard And Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Clean sealing surfaces with special tool 11 4 470 .

Installation note:

Preposition all bolts in timing case cover.