11 36 585 Removing and installing/replacing solenoid valve of camshaft adjustment unit, left (M62 VANOS from 9/98)

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.

Remove intake filter housing with air-mass flow sensor.

Remove fan impeller with fan clutch,

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

Unfasten drain plug for coolant on left engine block.

Drain and dispose of coolant.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring on drain plug.

Tightening Torque,

refer to 11 11 5AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L .

Top up coolant. Vent cooling system and check for leaks,

refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT (M62) .

Pull lock (1) and detach water hose.

Installation:

Fig 1: Identifying Water Hose Lock

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Disconnect connector.

Release screws on sealing flange.

Fig 2: Solenoid Valve Of Camshaft Adjustment Unit Sealing Flange Screws

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NOTE: The sealing flange seals the timing case cover via the solenoid valve.

If necessary, clean solenoid valve with a cloth.

Remove sealing flange (1).

Fig 3: Removing Camshaft Adjustment Unit Sealing Flange

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NOTE: Once it has been removed, oil drips from the solenoid valve.

Have a cleaning cloth ready.

Make sure no oil drips onto the belt drive. Remove any remnants of oil immediately with cleaning cloth.

Release solenoid valve with special tool 11 6 420.

Fig 4: Removing Camshaft Adjustment Unit Solenoid Valve

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Installation:

Install solenoid valve (1).

Clean solenoid valve (1) and sealing face (2).

Fig 5: Installing Camshaft Adjustment Unit Solenoid Valve

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Installation:

Tighten down solenoid valve with special tool 11 6 420.

Tightening Torque,

refer to 11 36 12AZ n ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L .

Fig 6: Installing Camshaft Adjustment Unit Solenoid Valve

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Installation:

Check sealing flange (1), replace if necessary.

Apply a light coat of oil to inside of sealing flange (1) at sealing face to solenoid valve and carefully install.

Fig 7: Installing Camshaft Adjustment Unit Sealing Flange

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Installation:

Insert screws on sealing flange and tighten down.

Fig 8: Inserting Camshaft Adjustment Unit Sealing Flange Screws

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