Removing and installing/replacing both VANOS actuators (B36 engine) (Cooper base)

Special tools required: 

• 2 360 895

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

Removal: 

Release clamps (1).

Remove clean air pipe (2).

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Unlock the cable routing (1) in the marked areas and detach it off the cylinder head cover in upward direction.

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Release and disconnect the connector (1) for the actuator intake.

Release and disconnect the connector (2) for the actuator exhaust.

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Twist the actuator intake (1) with special tool 2 360 895 approx. 50° in the arrow direction and remove.

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Twist the actuator exhaust (1) with special tool 2 360 895 approx. 50° in the arrow direction and remove.

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Installation: 

Position actuator exhaust (1) and turn in the arrow direction with special tool 2 360 895, until the stop lies against the clamp.

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Position actuator intake (1) and turn in the arrow direction with special tool 2 360 895, until the stop lies against the clamp.

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Connect the connector (1) for the actuator intake.

Connect the connector (2) for the actuator exhaust.

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Clip the cable routing (1) into the cylinder head cover from the top.

Make sure that the locks in the marked areas are correctly locked.

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Install clean air pipe (2) and fasten with clamps (1).

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Install ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Check engine operation and check for leak tightness