11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position (N55)

Special tools required:

00 6 000
00 6 001
00 6 002
00 6 031
00 6 051
00 6 052
00 6 070
00 6 080
64 1 020

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Observe following instructions relating to special tool:

Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
Damaged/modified special tools must not be used!
No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools!
Keep special tools dry, clean and free of grease.

IMPORTANT: Before lifting the engine, check the lifting lugs for damage (cracks) and to ensure they are seated securely.

NOTE:

Numbering system for special tools has been re-encoded.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Secure ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID IN SERVICE POSITION
Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING

Only on E92, E93:

Unclip two protective caps (1) on left and right of side panel screw connection with special tool 64 1 020 .

Installation note:

Replace damaged protective caps.

Fig 1: Unclipping Engine Protective Caps Using Special Tool (64 1 020)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble transverse member 00 6 000 with special tools:

00 6 051 (profile strips)
00 6 070 (supports)
00 6 052 (supports)
00 6 031 (connections)

complete.

Fig 2: Assembling Cross Member With Special Tools

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Use towing hook (72 15 8 108 670).

Fig 3: Identifying Towing Hook

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

IMPORTANT: Avoid a change of engine position in the transverse or longitudinal direction.
Always make sure there is sufficient clearance between the engine (or its attachment parts) and the body.

Release front screws (1) on acoustic cover (2).

Tightening torque 11 12 7AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Acoustic Cover Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Raise acoustic cover (1) slightly.

Screw in towing hook (2) and tighten down to approx. 30 Nm.

Fig 5: Identifying Acoustic Cover And Towing Hook

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1) on front panel (2).

Tightening torque 41 33 1AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Front Panel Screw

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fig 7: Positioning Cross-Member And Special Tools

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Fit transverse member 00 6 000 with a 2nd person helping.
Place supports in front in the area of front panel screw connection and in the rear on the screw connections of the side panels.
Bolt connections of transverse member 00 6 001 must point to windscreen.

Adapt bevel of special tool 00 6 052 to inclination of side wall.

Special tool 00 6 070 consists of a left and right support.

Secure chain with hook 00 6 080 to spindle 00 6 002 and align centrally over front engine suspension lug.

Attach special tool to towing hook.

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Tighten down all adjusting screws and nuts on transverse member 00 6 000 .

Fig 8: Assembling Cross Member With Special Tools

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with transverse member.

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ .

Fig 9: Identifying Engine Mount Nut

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.