11 14 080 Removing and installing timing case cover, top left (M62 VANOS from 9/98)

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Remove left cylinder head cover. These tasks are described in 11 12 004 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING BOTH CYLINDER HEAD COVERS (M62)

Remove fan clutch with impeller,

refer to 11 52 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FAN COUPLING (M62) .

Remove solenoid valve of camshaft adjustment unit, left,

refer to 11 36 585 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOLENOID VALVE OF CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT UNIT, LEFT (M62 VANOS FROM 9/98) .

Disconnect plug connection to check valve.

Detach secondary-air line on timing case cover, top left and right.

Fig 1: Removing Secondary-Air Line

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Detach secondary-air line on bracket and remove.

Installation:

Clean sealing faces on cylinder head, replace sealing ring on secondary-air line and apply a thin coat of grease as anti-friction agent.

Unfasten timing case cover.

Fig 2: Removing Top Timing Case Cover

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Remove rubber sealing strip.

Installation: Clean groove for rubber profile seal and sealing surfaces of remains of seal.

Fig 3: Installing Rubber Sealing Strip

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Installation:

Keep sealing faces clean and free of oil.

Apply coat of Drei Bond 1209 to joint between cylinder head and lower timing case cover.

Fig 4: Sealing Joint Between Cylinder Head And Lower Timing Case Cover

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Seat new rubber seal in groove.

Fig 5: Seating New Rubber Seal In Groove

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Installation:

Ensure that seal is correctly seated, then fit timing case cover with inserted screw (1).

Fig 6: Inserting Screw To Timing Case Cover

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NOTE: It is not possible to insert screw (1) after fitting the timing case cover.

Installation:

Install screws (1) and fit flush with cylinder head.

Fig 7: Installing Top Timing Case Cover

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Installation:

Remove outer and inner gasket from cylinder head cover.

Insert special tool 11 6 432 from special tool kit 11 6 430 in groove of cover and fit cylinder head cover.

Fig 8: Fitting Cylinder Head Cover

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Installation:

Install cover nuts (1) and tighten down uniformly in 1/2 turn steps.

Tightening Torque,

refer to 11 12 11 AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L .

NOTE: The timing case cover is pressed down onto level of cylinder head by cylinder head cover.

Fig 9: Installing Cylinder Head Cover Nuts

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Installation:

Tighten screws (1) on timing case cover in two passes.

Fig 10: Tightening Screws On Timing Case Cover

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Remove cylinder head cover and remove special tool 11 6 432.

Fig 11: Removing Special Tool 11 6 432 From Cylinder Head Cover

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Install solenoid valve of camshaft adjustment unit, left,

refer to 11 36 585 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOLENOID VALVE OF CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT UNIT, LEFT (M62 VANOS FROM 9/98) .

Assemble engine.