11 36 585 Removing and installing/replacing solenoid valve of camshaft adjustment unit, left (M62 VANOS from 9/98)
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.
11 36 590 Removing and installing/replacing solenoid valve of camshaft adjustment unit, right (M62 VANOS from 9/98)
Remove intake filter housing with air-mass flow sensor.
Release screws on sealing flange.
Scheme 1
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).
Scheme 2
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.
Scheme 3
See also:
• ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS