Installing the rear timing case cover

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

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.
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) as shown on the special tool 2 469 803.

Parts: Sealing compound

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SEALING COMPOUND DESCRIPTION

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

50 ml, Cartridge

83190404517

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

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
Remove seal residue in this area (1) using special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470).

Clean the sealing surface (1) with brake cleaner.

CONSUMABLE - BRAKE CLEANER DESCRIPTION

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

Check the lining sleeves (2) for correct positioning and replace faulty lining sleeves.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface.
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage.
Do not use any metal-cutting tools.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
Remove seal residue in this area (1) using special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470).

Clean the sealing surface (1) with brake cleaner.

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CONSUMABLE - BRAKE CLEANER DESCRIPTION

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

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 liquid sealing compound with a sealing bead thickness of between 1.5 mm and 2.0 mm in the areas (1).
Install special tool 0 496 137 (11 8 815) on the crankshaft.

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Replace screws (1) to (11).
Parts: Screws
Carefully install the timing case cover.

Tighten screws in the order (1) to (11).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

Fig 1: Timing Case Cover Screws Tightening Sequence

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Connect plug (1).

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