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

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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 - 540i .

Top cup coolant. Vent cooling system and check for leaks, refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT .

Pull lock (1) and detach water hose.

Installation

Refer to COOLING SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .

Fig 1: Pulling Lock (1) And Detach Water Hose

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Disconnect connector.

Release screws on sealing flange.

Fig 2: Releasing Screws On Sealing Flange

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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 Sealing Flange (1)

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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: Releasing Solenoid Valve With Special Tool 11 6 420

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Installation

Install solenoid valve (1).

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

Fig 5: Cleaning Solenoid Valve And Sealing Face

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Installation

Tighten down solenoid valve with special tool 11 6 420.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 36 12AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i .

Fig 6: Tightening Down Solenoid Valve With Special Tool 11 6 420

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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: Checking Sealing Flange

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Installation

Insert screws on sealing flange and tighten down.

Fig 8: Inserting Screws On Sealing Flange

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