11 12 101 Replacing cylinder head gasket (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54 / M56)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, and 2001 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tasks are identical to removing and installing cylinder head, refer to 11 12 503 DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING CYLINDER HEAD (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54 / M56) .