Removing And Installing Engine

Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery, refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Disconnect negative battery lead.

E36 

Move engine hood into assembly position and remove heater bulkhead (air collector). These work steps are described in Removing complete wiper bracket.

Z3 

Move engine hood to assembly position:

Hold engine bonnet/hood.

Unclip retainer (1).

Unhook damper and suspend in ball head (2).

Fig 1: Unhooking Damper

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Unscrew and remove splash guard.

Remove transmission, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - (A5S 325Z) or REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - (S5D 310Z/S5D 320Z) .

NOTE: M52/S52  The water drain plug is located on the exhaust side between cylinders 4 and 5 in the engine block (as illustrated).

Fig 2: Locating Water Drain Plug

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M52TU/M54  The water drain plug is located on the exhaust side on cylinder 2 in the engine block.

Drain off coolant and dispose of correctly.

Installation: 

Replace seal.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 11 5AZ in ENGINE MECHANICAL - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 530I (E39) .

Remove radiator, refer to 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (M54) .

Take off cover.

Fig 3: Removing Engine Cover

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Remove intake air manifold, refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (M54) .

Unfasten engine section of wiring harness and place to one side with cable duct.

Remove fan clutch with fan impeller, refer to 11 52 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN CLUTCH (S52/S54/M52/M52TU/M54/M56) .

Disconnect coolant hoses at heating valve and heater.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Coolant Hoses At Heating Valve And Heater

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Unfasten reservoir for power steering unit and tie up to one side.

Remove vane pump from power steering unit. See POWER STEERING VANE PUMP

Fig 5: Moving Reservoir For Power Steering Unit

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Fit engine to special tool 11 0 000.

Fig 6: Fitting Engine To Special Tool

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Front and rear suspension arrangement

Fig 7: Identifying Front And Rear Suspension Arrangement

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Unfasten right ground wire.

Unscrew left and right engine mounts.

Fig 8: Identifying Left And Right Engine Mounts

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Lift out engine.