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11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (-SCR) M57T2

Special tools required 

Necessary preliminary work: 

Recycling 

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel with auxiliary materials.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Release screws (1,2).

Remove heater end panel (3).

Installation note: 

Make sure heater end panel is correctly seated.

M6x20 bolt must be fitted in middle.

Fig 1: Identifying Heater End Panel And Screws
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Unlock and detach coolant hose (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Hose
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Unlock and detach coolant hose (1) from radiator at top.

Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Coolant Hose
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Unlock and detach vacuum line (1).

Release coolant hose (2) for heating and detach.

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Hose And Vacuum Line
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Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Coolant Hoses
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Unfasten and detach coolant hose (1) from expansion tank.

Unclip coolant hose (2) from expansion tank.

Detach connector (3) below expansion tank from coolant level switch.

Release bolts (4) on expansion tank.

Unfasten and detach coolant hose (5) below expansion tank.

Remove expansion tank.

Release coolant hose (6) from water valve and detach.

Fig 6: Identifying Coolant Hoses And Bolts
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Unlock fuel feed and return lines (1) and disconnect.

Detach vacuum hose (2) for engine mount.

Fig 7: Identifying Vacuum Hose And Return Lines
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Secure engine wiring harness (2) on engine against falling out.

Fit special tool 11 0 020 on engine.

IMPORTANT: Pay attention to chain of special tool 11 0 020 .
Risk of damage  .
Only raise engine at the lifting lugs (1) provided for this purpose.
Fig 8: Mounting Special Tool (11 0 020) On Engine
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Release nut (1) on left and right engine support arms.

Installation note: 

Replace nuts (1).

Release earth strap on left engine support arm.

Fig 9: Identifying Engine Support Arm Nut
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Remove left engine support arm.

Unclip lines.

Release screws (1) and remove engine support arm.

Fig 10: Identifying Engine Support Arm Screws
G06852656Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Remove engine carefully  .

Assemble engine.

FILL cooling system and check for tightness. Check engine oil level.