11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (CVT)

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 and FUEL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Special Tools Required:

11 0 001
11 0 002
11 0 003
11 0 009
11 8 260
11 8 351
11 8 401
11 8 402
13 5 280

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Disconnect battery. Refer to 12 00 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove battery container. Refer to 61 21 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BATTERY CONTAINER .
Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to 11 62 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SEALING/REPLACING EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
Remove engine venting valve. Refer to 11 15 025 REMOVING OR REPLACING ENGINE VENT VALVE .

Remove retaining screw (1) for starter motor heat shield.

Release lambda oxygen sensor from wire retainer (2).

Remove heat shield.

Tightening torque, 12 41 1AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 1: Locating Lambda Oxygen Sensor

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Detach connections (1) and (2) of starter motor.

Tightening torque, refer to 12 41 2AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Tightening torque, refer to 12 41 3AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Pay attention to routing of wiring harness.

Remove alternator drive belt. Refer to 11 28 010 REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (W10) .

Remove cover from fuel rail.

Remove lower line of tank venting valve from stabilizer bracket.

Remove grounding cable from engine support block.

Fig 2: Detaching Connections Of Starter Motor

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Reduce fuel pressure in fuel line. Refer to 13 31 029 CHECKING FUEL PUMP DELIVERY PRESSURE .

Remove line from fuel distribution pipe and seal ends with special tool 13 5 280.

Detach line connection to brake booster from manifold and unclip from holder.

Press ring downwards to expose line (1).

Fig 3: View Of Brake Booster Line

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove fuse box cover.

Disconnect plug connector (1) from fuse box.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connector From Fuse Box

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove grounding cable from left spring strut (1).

Tightening torque, refer to 61 13 2AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - Cooper (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Detach plug connector (2).

Fig 5: Removing Grounding Cable From Left Spring Strut

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Drain coolant. Refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND ADDING COOLANT .

Detach both heater pipe connections and connection of expansion line to filler neck.

Remove top hose from radiator elbow.

Remove top stabilizer bar bracket. Refer to 22 11 040 REPLACING UPPER ENGINE CARRIER BRACKET .

Drain off transmission oil. Refer to 00 11 239 FLUID CHANGE IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) INCLUDING USED FLUID DISPOSAL .

Remove shift cable. Refer to SHIFT TOWER .

Remove screws (1) for lower stabilizer bracket and remove holder (2).

Tightening torque, refer to 11 12 16AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES- COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Remove drive shafts. Refer to DRIVE AXLE SHAFT (LEFT) .

Fig 6: Removing Screws For Lower Stabilizer Bracket And Holder

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Detach plug connector (1) from steering pump motor.

Fig 7: Detaching Plug Connector From Steering Pump Motor

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove impact tube.

Lower front end module and attach special tools 11 8 401 and 11 8 402.

Fig 8: View Of Front End Module

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Detach plug connector from A/C compressor (1).

Remove retaining screws (2) of A/C compressor and lower compressor (3). Secure compressor to front end module. Unclip high-pressure line of A/C system.

Tightening torque, refer to 64 52 1AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUE - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Detach coolant hose from water pump.

Fig 9: Removing A/C Compressor

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Detach plug connector from oil pressure switch.

Remove wiring harness clips and slide wiring harness to one side.

Pay attention to routing of wiring harness.

Detach plug connector of headlight sensor.

Remove sub-frame (a wheel alignment check is not required). Refer to SUSPENSION - FRONT .

Fig 10: Detaching Plug Connector Of Headlight Sensor

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove oil cooler from transmission. Refer to 17 22 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING OIL COOLER PIPES (CVT) .

Remove fixture of lambda oxygen sensor and remove screw of coolant line.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 78 2AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES- COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Tightening torque, refer to 11 53 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES- COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Secure engine lifting equipment to engine holders (special tools 11 8 351 and 11 8 260).

Tightening torque, refer to 11 12 9AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES- COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 11: Securing Engine Lifting Equipment To Engine Holders

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Secure engine lifting equipment (special tools 11 0 001, 11 0 002, 11 0 003 and 11 0 009).

Attach engine lifting gear holder and chains to engine and suspend power unit from lifting gear.

Fig 12: Attaching Engine Lifting Gear Holder And Chains To Engine

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unscrew engine mount retaining nut (1).

Tightening torque, refer to 11 12 13AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES- COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 13: Unscrewing Engine Mount Retaining Nut

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove screw (1) with which transmission is secured to upper mounting fixture.

Tightening torque, (66 N.m.).

Remove engine. Refer to 11 00 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE .

Lower engine and remove.

Fig 14: Locating Transmission Upper Mounting Retaining Screw

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.