11 14 110 Removing and installing lower timing case cover (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54)
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Remove VANOS adjustment unit, refer to 11 36 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING DOUBLE VANOS ADJUSTMENT UNIT (M52TU / M54 / M56) .
Remove coolant thermostat, refer to 11 53 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT THERMOSTAT (M52TU / M54 / M56) .
Remove alternator drive belt and drive belt tensioner.
Brace pulley for water pump with drive belt and unfasten screws.