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

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Remove left cylinder head cover. These tasks are described in the work step Removing and installing/sealing both cylinder head covers, refer to 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) .

Unfasten timing case cover.

Fig 1: Unfastening 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 2: Identifying 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 3: Applying Coat Of Drei Bond 1209 To Joint Between Cylinder Head And Lower Timing Case Cover

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Seat new rubber seal in groove.

Fig 4: Identifying 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).

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

Fig 5: Fitting Timing Case Cover With Inserted Screw

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Installation

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

Fig 6: Installing Screws And Fit Flush With Cylinder Head

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Installation

Remove outer and inner gasket from cylinder head cover.

Insert special tool 11 1 412 from special tool kit 11 1 410 in groove of cover and fit cylinder head cover.

Fig 7: Removing Outer And Inner Gasket From 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 11AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i .

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

Fig 8: Installing Cover Nuts

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Installation

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

Remove cylinder head cover and remove special tool 11 1 412.

Assemble engine.

Fig 9: Tightening Screws (1) On Timing Case Cover In Two Passes

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