Removal and Replacement

Removing And Installing Engine

Special Tools Required:
11 0 000 Engine Lift Frame.

Disconnect negative battery lead.

E36
Move engine hood into assembly position and remove heater bulkhead (air collector). These work steps are described in Removing complete wiper bracket.





Z3
Move engine hood to assembly position:

Note:
The following work must be carried out with a second person assisting.
Work instruction applies to left and right sides.

Hold engine bonnet/hood.
Unclip retainer (1).
Unhook damper and suspend in ball head (2).


- Unscrew and remove splash guard.
- Remove transmission.





Note:
M52 / S52
The water drain plug is located on the exhaust side between cylinders 4 and 5 in the engine block (as illustrated).
M52TU / M54
The water drain plug is located on the exhaust side on cylinder 2 in the engine block.

Drain off coolant and dispose of correctly.

Remove radiator.





Take off cover.

Remove intake air manifold, refer to Intake Manifold, Service and Repair.
Unfasten engine section of wiring harness and place to one side with cable duct.
Remove fan clutch with fan impeller, refer to Cooling System.





Disconnect coolant hoses at heating valve and heater.





Unfasten reservoir for power steering unit and tie up to one side.

Note: Lines remain connected.

Remove vane pump from power steering unit.

Note: Lines remain connected.





Fit engine to special tool 11 0 000.






Front and rear suspension arrangement





Unfasten right ground wire.
Unscrew left and right engine mounts.
Lift out engine.