Replacing rear timing case cover

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• Replacement: Remount crankshaft sensor 

• For timing case cover replacements:

  Remount crankshaft sensor.

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• Loosen the screw (1) and remount the crankshaft sensor (2).
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Crankshaft sensor to timing case cover
  	Tightening torque	4.6 Nm

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• Remove the seal residue in areas (1) using special tool 0 495102 (11 4 470).
• Check the fitting sleeves (1) for damage and replace as needed.
• Check for correct fit of fitting sleeves (1).

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see: OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (BMW PARTS CATALOGUE)
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The processing time of the liquid sealing compound can be at a maximum of 10 min.
  Commissioning of the assembly is not possible until 25 minutes after the processing time.
  Non-observance can lead to leaks in the assembly.

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• Apply the sealing compound in area (1) along the inner edge.
  SEALING COMPOUND DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound Processing time <10 minutes at room temperature

  50 ml, Cartridge

  83190404517

  TECHNICAL DATA - HEIGHT OF SEALING BEAD SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Height of the sealing bead
  	2.0 mm... 2.5 mm

• Mount special tool 0 496 137 (11 8 815) and 0 496 132 (11 8 810) on the crankshaft.

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• Replace screws (1) to (11).

  Parts: Screws

• Carefully mount the new timing case cover (A).
• Tighten the screws in order from (1) to (11).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear timing case cover on crankcase
  M6x31 Replace screws.	Joining torque Angle of rotation	8 Nm 90°

  Fig 1: Timing Case Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Connect and lock the connector (1).
• Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to REFITTING ENGINE OIL PAN
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE OIL SUMP .
• Refer to BLOCK THE CRANKSHAFT IN HE TDC FIRING POSITION OF CYLINDER 1
• Refer to SEAL THE OIL DUCT .
• Refer to CLEAN SEALING SURFACES .
• Refer to REPLACE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD .
• Refer to ADJUSTING THE CAMSHAFTS WITH THE SPECIAL TOOL .
• Refer to INSTALL EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
• Refer to PRE-TENSIONING THE TIMING CHAIN WITH THE SPECIAL TOOL .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
• Refer to DISASSEMBLING ALL SPECIAL TOOLS
• Refer to INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER .
• Refer to CHECKING THE TIMINGS OF THE CAMSHAFT
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER FOR THE THERMOSTAT ON THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT ON THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to INSTALL THE COOLANT RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT FEED LINE FOR EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH ACTUATORS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD ON THE CYLINDER HEAD
• Refer to PREPARE THE INJECTORS FOR INSTALLATION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RAIL WITH INJECTORS .
• Refer to INSTALLING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP AND THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING ALL SPARK PLUGS .
• Refer to TOPPING UP THE MOTOR OIL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM ASSEMBLY JIG
• Refer to INSTALL ENGINE .