Removing engine: Notes

WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: 00... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!

Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
Detach battery ground lead from battery.
For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

WARNING: Working on fuel system.
Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!

When working on the fuel system, make sure the workstation has sufficient ventilation, e.g., by means of extraction.
Tightly seal off open lines and connections; collect any leakage fuel directly at the point of exit.
No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.

CAUTION: On releasing high pressure line, fuel may emerge at high speed.
Injury hazard!

Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
Before performing any installation work, allow cooling system to cool down to less than 40°C.
Note warnings on cylinder head cover.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Engine damage due to missing motor oil.
Missing motor oil following replacement of the cylinder head or the engine can lead to damage on the valve train.

After replacing the cylinder head or the engine, do not start the engine without observing the repair notes.
It is imperative you observe the repair notes for cylinder head or engine replacement.
For additional information, see: REPAIR NOTES FOR CYLINDER HEAD OR ENGINE REPLACEMENT .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Further information is available.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: 00... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!

Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
Detach battery ground lead from battery.
For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

WARNING: Working on fuel system.
Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!

When working on the fuel system, make sure the workstation has sufficient ventilation, e.g., by means of extraction.
Tightly seal off open lines and connections; collect any leakage fuel directly at the point of exit.
No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.

WARNING: Contact with hazardous fluids.
Hazardous to health!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

CAUTION: Heavy component.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.

Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Preliminary work:

Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING TRAILING LINK AT SPRING BOLT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL UPPER PART IN THE CENTER .
Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEALING FRAME ON LEFT AND RIGHT
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER BULKHEAD LOWER PART .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT
Refer to REMOVING THE IGNITION COILS .
Refer to REMOVING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to REMOVING RESONATOR .
Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to REMOVING CHARGE AIR LINE .
Refer to REMOVING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE AT THE FRONT .
Refer to REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
Refer to REMOVING CONTROL UNIT BRACKET .
Refer to REMOVING LATERAL HOOD SEALS (where applicable).
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD (FRONT STIFFENING PLATE) .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
RWD only: Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
AWD only: Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
AWD only: Refer to REMOVING THE OUTPUT SHAFTS .
AWD only: Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER OF THE OIL SUMP .
Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR (530i 2017-2022) or REMOVING STARTER MOTOR (530i xDRIVE 2017-2022) .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE TORSION STRUT ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT WHERE REQUIRED .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING CATALYTIC CONVERTER (RWD) or REMOVING CATALYTIC CONVERTER (AWD) .
Refer to DRAIN THE COOLANT FROM THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to DRAIN THE COOLANT FROM THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
Refer to REMOVING THE RETAINING PLATES
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE PROP SHAFT
RWD only: Refer to REMOVING TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .
Refer to REMOVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (RWD) or REMOVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AWD) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SPECIAL TOOL ON THE CYLINDER HEAD

Prepare the workshop crane 2 220 718.

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Prepare special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020).

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Release the cover (1) from the detents (2) .
Remove the cover (1) in an upwards direction.

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Loosen nuts (1) .
Remove the positive battery cable (2) and set it aside.
Remove the positive battery cable (3) and set it aside.

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Unlock and disconnect the tank ventilation line (1) .
Unlock and disconnect the fuel supply line (2) .

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Unlock and disconnect the vacuum line (1) .

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Unlock and loosen coolant line (1) .

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Release the clamping collar (1) with the special tool 0 495 794 (17 2 050)
Feed out the coolant hose (2) in direction of arrow and set it aside.
Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

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Unlock and loosen clamp (1) .
Feed out the coolant hose (2) and set it aside.

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Unlock and release the coolant lines (1) up to (3) .
Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

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Unlock lock (1) .
Thread out holder (2) and set aside.

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Unlock and loosen coolant line (1) .
Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

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Loosen screw (1) .
Thread out holder (2) and set aside.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Only loosen the air conditioning compressor, do not remove it.
Do not draw off the refrigerant.
Do not loosen the refrigerant lines.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Loosen screws (2) .
Slide the air conditioning compressor (3) out and set it aside.
Secure air conditioning compressor (3) against falling down with special tool 2 413 317.

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Loosen screw (1) .

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Loosen screw (1) .
Guide out and remove manifold support (2) .

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Unlock and release transmission oil line (1) .
Unlock and release transmission oil line (2) .
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

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Loosen screws (1) .
Feed out the transmission oil lines (2) and remove.
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

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Release screw (1) on left engine support bracket from the bottom.

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Release the screw (1) on the engine support bracket on the right from the top.

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Hook the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) to the workshop crane 2 220 718 (2) .
Detach the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) at the engine mounting bracket (1) .
Detach the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) at the special tool 2 459 012.
Feed out the engine with the workshop crane 2 220 718 (2) and lift it out.

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