BMW 3 (E46). Instruction - page 38
Torque wrench w/ flex extension BMW
special tool 00 9 250
E-12 Torx socket BMW special tool 11
2 250
Crankshaft locking tool BMW special
tool 11 2 300
Camshaft locking tool BMW special
tool 11 3 240
Camshaft locking tool bracket BMW
special tool 11 3 244
Lifter retaining suction cup BMW
special tool 11 3 250
Camshaft bearing cap removal tool
BMW special tool 11 3 260 /11 3 270
Timing chain tensioner tool BMW
special tool 11 4 220
VANOS adjustment plate BMW special
tool 11 6 150
Secondary sprocket setup tool BMW
special tool 11 6 180
Air line adapter BMW special tool 11 3
450
Secondary chain tensioner lock pin
BMW special tool 11 3 292
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Cylinder Head Removal
WARNING!
Due to risk of personal injury, be
sure the engine is cold before
beginning the removal procedure.
Cylinder head removal and installation
is a complicated repair procedure.
VANOS control unit, timing chain, and
camshaft removal and installation all
require special tools. Read the entire
procedure before beginning the repair.
CAUTION!
Cover all painted surfaces before
beginning the removal procedure. As
an aid to installation, label all
components, wires, and hoses
before removing them. Do not reuse
gaskets, O-rings or seals during
reassembly.
To assist the technician in this repair,
the procedure has been organized into
discrete jobs. Please be advised that
these individual jobs must be
accomplished in the order in which
they appear.
Intake manifold, removing
Cylinder head cover, removing
VANOS control unit, removing
Camshafts and valvetrain, removing
Cylinder head assembly, removing
Intake manifold, removing
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Disconnect negative (-) battery
cable in trunk.