11 62 060 Removing and installing/replacing left exhaust manifold (M62/N62)

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Cylinder Bank 5 To 8

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove reinforcement plate.
Remove exhaust system.
Remove front propeller shaft.

NOTE: Illustration with engine removed.

Release screw connection at exhaust manifold.

Feed out exhaust manifold towards bottom.

Fig 1: Removing Left Side Exhaust Manifold

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Installation:

Replace seals.

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Seals

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Beads of seals face the exhaust manifold.

Coat thread with copper paste -CRC-.

Replace nuts.

Tightening torque, see 11 62 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L .

Assemble engine.

Check exhaust system for leaks.