11 36 010 Removing and installing or replacing double VANOS adjustment unit (M52TU / M54 / M56)
Special tools required
- 00 9 250
- 11 2 300
- 11 3 240
- 11 3 450
- 11 4 220
- 11 6 170
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove intake filter housing with air -mass flow sensor
- Remove fan impeller with fan clutch and fan cowl
- E60: Remove fan cowl with electric fan
- Remove cylinder head cover, refer to «11 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SEALING CYLINDER HEAD COVER (M52TU / M54 / M56)»(ref-202774-S42015781112005102900000)
- Remove spark plugs, refer to «12 12 011 REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS»(ref-202775-S34950703652005102900000)
E85 only
- Remove radiator cover
- Drain coolant from radiator, refer to «17 00 005 DRAINING OFF AND TOPPING UP COOLANT (M54)»(ref-202779-S17402866062005102900000)
Note. Protect drive belt against emerging coolant. Remove right coolant hose Remove solenoid valve for exhaust side, refer to 11 36 575 REPLACING SOLENOID VALVE FOR EXHAUST SIDE ON VANOS ADJUSTMENT UNIT
11 36 570 Replacing solenoid valve for inlet side on VANOS adjustment unit
Special tools required
- 32 2 110
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Read out fault memory of DME control unit
- Check stored fault messages
- Switch off ignition
Unlock hose (1) and detach.
Scheme 829
Unlock plug (2) and remove.
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. Do not damage oil line when releasing solenoid valve. Release solenoid valve with special tool 32 2 110.
Scheme 830
Installation
Tightening torque 11 36 1AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES.
Now clear the fault memory.
11 36 575 Replacing solenoid valve for exhaust side on VANOS adjustment unit
Special tools required
- 11 6 420
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Read out fault memory of DME control unit
- Check stored fault messages
- Switch off ignition
E85 only
- Remove fluid tank for windshield washer system
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Scheme 831
Cut through cable tie (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 n 6 420.
Scheme 832
Installation
Tightening torque 11 36 1AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES.
Now clear the fault memory.