Removing and Installing Right Cylinder Head

11 12 106 Removing and installing right cylinder head (N63)

Special tools required:







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front axle completely with engine and transmission.
The graphic shows the removed engine on a lifting table special tool 81 22 2 184 136.
The graphic shows the E72







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Check timing.
- Remove inlet and exhaust adjustment unit on right side.







Release screw (1).

NOTE: Guide rail is loose from cylinder head.







Release bolts (1) at front from cylinder head.







Release cylinder head bolts in sequence (10 to 1).
Remove all cylinder head bolts with washers.

NOTE: Shown without camshafts for purposes of clarity.







Clean sealing faces of cylinder head and engine block; if necessary, remove gasket debris compound with special tool 11 4 470. Make sure no gasket debris drops into the oil and coolant ducts.

Threaded bores in engine block must be free of dirt and oil (risk of cracking).
Check cylinder head for leaks.
Check cylinder head sealing face for surface evenness.







Coat joint between engine block and timing case cover with Drei Bond 1209 (refer to BMW Parts Service).

NOTE: Illustrations show N62.







Check fitting sleeves (1) for damage and correct installation position.
Fit new cylinder head gasket (2).







Put the cylinder head on.
Do not wash off bolt coating.
Insert new cylinder head bolts and initially tighten so that they are free of play.
Tighten down the cylinder-head bolts in order 1 ... 10.
Tightening torque: 11 12 1 AZ.







Install and tighten down bolts (1) between cylinder head and timing case cover.
Tightening torque: 11 12 2 AZ.







Insert screw (1) of guide rail and tighten down.
Tightening torque: 11 31 3 AZ.







If necessary, install camshafts.
Install inlet and exhaust adjustment unit on left side.
Assemble engine.