Installing the rear timing case cover

Additional information is available.

• Have the special tool 2 469 803  ready.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see: OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (BMW PARTS CATALOGUE)
• Position the sealing compound (1) on special tool 2 469 803  as shown.

  Sealing compound 

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

  50ml, Cartridge

  83190404517

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Damage to the surface. 
  The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g. emery cloth) to clean the surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks or engine damage. 

  • Do not use any metal-cutting tools.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The sealing surfaces must be free from oils, grease and cleaning agents.

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• Remove sealing residue in this area (1) using special tool 0495 102 (11 4 470). 
• Clean sealing surface (1) with the brake cleaner.

  Expendable materials 

  Brake cleaner 2.0	500ml, Spray can	83192365214
  	20, Canister	83192365215

• Check the fitting sleeves (2) for a correct fit and damage, replace if necessary.

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• Remove sealing residue in this area (1) using special tool 0495 102 (11 4 470). 
• Clean areas (1) with the brake cleaner.

  Expendable materials 

  Brake cleaner 2.0	500 ml, Spray can	83192365214
  	20, Canister	83192365215

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The application time of the liquid sealing compound can be at a maximum of 10 min.

  Start-up of the assembly is not possible until 25 minutes after the application time.

  Non-observance can lead to leaks in the assembly.

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• Apply liquid sealing compound with a sealing bead thickness of between 1.5 mm and 2.0 mm in these areas (1).
• Install special tool 0496 137 (11 8 815)  on the crankshaft.

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• Carefully mount the timing case cover and position it correctly at the fitting sleeves.
• Replace screws (1) to (11).

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten screws in the order (1) to (11).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear timing case cover to crankcase
  M6 x 31 Replace screws.	Jointing torque  Angle of rotation	8 Nm 90°

  Fig 1: Rear Timing Case Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Follow-up Work 

• Refer to REFITTING SUMP (530e PHEV 2018-2020) , or REFITTING ENGINE OIL PAN (530e xDrive PHEV 2018-2020) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL .
• Refer to SEALING THE OIL DUCT .
• Refer to CLEAN SEALING SURFACES .
• Refer to REPLACE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD .
• Refer to ATTACH THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to BLOCKING THE CAMSHAFTS
• Refer to INSTALL EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
• Refer to INSTALL VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST SIDE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
• Refer to INSTALL VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE SIDE .
• Refer to PRELOAD TIMING CHAIN
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE .
• Refer to DISASSEMBLING ALL SPECIAL TOOLS
• Refer to CHECKING CAMSHAFT TIMING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE OIL SUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT ON THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES .
• Refer to INSTALL THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER (ENGINE REMOVED)
• Refer to INSTALL FRONT ENGINE ENCAPSULATION .
• Refer to INSTALL THE COOLANT FEED LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER (COOLANT RETURN LINE REMOVED)
• Refer to INSTALL THE COOLANT RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER (AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP REMOVED)
• Refer to INSTALLING AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to INSTALL BOTH ACTUATORS (ENGINE REMOVED)
• Refer to PREPARE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP
• Refer to INSTALL HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to PREPARE THE INJECTORS FOR INSTALLATION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RAIL
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP AND THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL FILTER CAP
• Refer to REMOVE ENGINE FROM ASSEMBLY STAND
• Refer to INSTALL ENGINE .
• Refer to TOPPING UP THE MOTOR OIL