11 12 503 Dismantling and reassembling cylinder head (M62)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5 and 2002 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For Special Tool identification, see ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (4.4L & 4.6L) .

Cylinder head removed.

Screw special tool 11 0 213 to special tool 11 1 065.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool 11 0 213

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Secure special tool 11 1 065 to special tool 00 1 490.

Provide special tools for cylinder head disassembly:

special tool 11 1 071
special tool 11 1 067
special tool 11 0 192

Fig 2: Assembling Special Tools For Cylinder Head Disassembly (1 Of 2)

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special tool 11 1 045
special tool 11 0 345
special tool 11 0 342
special tool 11 0 343
special tool 11 0 211

Fig 3: Assembling Special Tools For Cylinder Head Disassembly (2 Of 2)

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NOTE: At this point, do not install special tool 11 0 211 (support board) in special tool 11 1 065.

Fig 4: Do Not Install Special Tool 11 0 211 (Support Board) At This Time

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CAUTION: Do not damage sealing surface.
If necessary, cover special tool 11 1 065 with plastic sheeting.

Fit cylinder head on special tool 111 065 and secure with two cylinder head screws.

Fig 5: Fitting Cylinder Head To Special Tool 11 1 065

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Remove camshafts. This task is described in 11 31 011 REPLACING LEFT CAMSHAFTS (M62 VANOS FROM 9/98) and 11 31 015 REPLACING RIGHT CAMSHAFT (M62 VANOS FROM 9/98) .

Remove all valve springs,

refer to 11 34 715 REPLACING ALL VALVE SPRINGS (M62) .

Remove all valve stem seals,

refer to 11 34 560 REPLACING ALL VALVE STEM SEALS (M62, S62) .

Remove all valves,

refer to 11 34 552 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL VALVES (M62) .