11 12 105 Removing and installing left cylinder head (N62 to 9 / 03): Removal:

Removal of cylinder head is described separately from installation.

Remove inlet and exhaust adjustment unit on left side. Refer to 11 36 047 Removing and installing/replacing inlet and exhaust adjustment units on left side (N62) .

Rotate eccentric shaft at dihedral head as illustrated in order to reduce tension on torsion spring (1).

Fig 1: Rotating Eccentric Shaft

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Pretension torsion spring (1) with a cable strap (2), feed out from roller (3) and carefully relieve tension.

Rotate eccentric shaft at dihedral head as shown in illustration back to minimum stroke position.

Fig 2: Rotating Eccentric Shaft Back To Minimum Stroke Position

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Fig 3: Locating Spring Mount

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Release screw.

Feed spring mount (1) upwards out of locating pin.

Remove eccentric shaft sensor (2).

Fig 4: Removing Eccentric Shaft Sensor

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Detach guide rail from cylinder head.

Fig 5: Detaching Guide Rail From Cylinder Head

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Release screws between cylinder head and timing case cover.

Fig 6: Releasing Screws Between Cylinder Head And Timing Case Cover

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Slacken off cylinder head bolts by one turn in sequence 10 ... 1.

Fig 7: Slackening Off Cylinder Head Bolts In Sequence

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Rotate eccentric shaft at dihedral head as shown in illustration and hold in this position.

Fig 8: Rotating Eccentric Shaft At Dihedral Head

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Remove cylinder head bolt (7).

Rotate eccentric shaft at dihedral head as shown in illustration back to minimum stroke position.

Fig 9: Rotating Eccentric Shaft Back To Minimum Stroke Position

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Remove remaining cylinder head bolts.

Lift off cylinder head.

Lift off cylinder head gasket.