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2002 BMW 745LiFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine - Repair (N62)
- Engine General
- Cylinder Head With Cover
- 11 12 005 Removing and installing / sealing left cylinder head cover (N62 / N62TU)
- 11 12 006 Removing and installing / sealing right cylinder head cover (N62 / N62TU)
- 11 12 105 Removing and installing left cylinder head (N62 from 9 / 03
- 11 12 105 Removing and installing left cylinder head (N62 to 9 / 03)
- 11 12 106 Removing and installing right cylinder head (N62 from 9 / 03 and N62TU)
- 11 12 106 Removing and installing right cylinder head (N62 to 9 / 03)
- 11 12 110 Replacing left cylinder head gasket (M62 / S62 / N62)
- 11 12 111 Replacing right cylinder head gasket (M62 / S62 / N62)
- 11 12 503 Disassembling and assembling cylinder head (N62)
- 11 12 527 Remachining a valve seat - cylinder head disassembled (N62)
- 11 12 595 Checking a valve guide for wear (N62)
- 11 12 719 Milling cylinder head sealing Face (N62)
- 11 12 729 Checking cylinder head for water leaks (N62)
- Oil Sump
- Housing Cover
- 11 14 080 Removing and installing top left timing case cover (N62)
- 11 14 085 Removing and installing top right timing case cover (N62 / N62TU)
- 11 14 110 Removing and installing bottom timing case cover (N62 / N62TU)
- 11 14 141 Replacing radial shaft seal in timing case cover at bottom (N62 / N62TU)
- 11 14 151 Replacing crankshaft radial shaft seal (N62 / N62TU)
- Crankshaft With Bearing
- Flywheel
- Vibration Damper
- Connecting Rod With Bearings
- Pistons With Rings And Pin
- V-Ribbed Belt W.Tens. Deflect Element
- Camshaft
- 11 31 032 Removing and installing/replacing left inlet camshaft (N62 from 9/03)
- 11 31 032 Removing and installing/replacing left inlet camshaft (N62 to 9/03)
- 11 31 034 Removing and installing/replacing right inlet camshaft (N62 from 9/03)
- 11 31 034 Removing and installing/replacing right inlet camshaft (N62 to 9/03)
- 11 31 036 Removing and installing/replacing left exhaust camshaft (N62)
- 11 31 038 Removing and installing/replacing right exhaust camshaft (N62)
- 11 31 052 Replacing both timing chains (N62/N62TU)
- 11 31 070 Checking camshaft timing on left side (N62)
- 11 31 071 Checking camshaft timing on right side (N62)
- 11 31 573 Adjusting camshaft timing on left side (N62 / N62TU)
- 11 31 574 Adjusting camshaft timing on right side (N62 / N62TU)
- Rocker Arm With Bearing
- 11 33 516 Removing and installing/replacing rocker arms on left inlet side (N62 from 9/03)
- 11 33 516 Removing and installing/replacing rocker arms on left inlet side (N62 to 9/03)
- 11 33 517 Removing and installing/replacing rocker arms on right inlet side (N62 from 9/03)
- 11 33 517 Removing and installing/replacing rocker arms on right inlet side (N62 to 9/03)
- Valves With Springs
- Variable Camshaft Timing
- 11 31 070 Checking camshaft timing on left side (N62)
- 11 31 071 Checking camshaft timing on right side (N62)
- 11 31 573 Adjusting camshaft timing on left side (N62 / N62TU)
- 11 31 574 Adjusting camshaft timing on right side (N62 / N62TU)
- 11 36 047 Removing and installing/replacing inlet and exhaust adjustment units on left side (N62)
- 11 36 048 Removing and installing/replacing inlet and exhaust adjustment units on right side (N62)
- 11 36 715 Removing and installing/replacing both solenoid valves on left side (N62)
- 11 36 720 Removing and installing/replacing both solenoid valves on right side (N62)
- Variable Valve Gear
- 11 37 006 Removing and installing/replacing left eccentric shaft (N62 from 9/03)
- 11 37 006 Removing and installing/replacing left eccentric shaft (N62 to 9/03)
- 11 37 008 Removing and installing/replacing right eccentric shaft (N62 from 9/03)
- 11 37 008 Removing and installing/replacing right eccentric shaft (N62 to 9/03)
- 11 37 012 Removing and installing/replacing left intermediate lever (N62 from 9/03)
- 11 37 012 Removing and installing/replacing left intermediate lever (N62 to 9/03)
- 11 37 014 Removing and installing/replacing right intermediate lever (N62 from 9/03)
- 11 37 014 Removing and installing/replacing right intermediate lever (N62 to 9/03)
- 11 37 022 Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for left eccentric shaft (N62)
- 11 37 024 Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for right eccentric shaft (N62)
- 11 37 035 Removing and installing/replacing left eccentric shaft sensor (N62)
- 11 37 040 Removing and installing/replacing right eccentric shaft sensor (N62)
- 11 37 700 Replacing control unit (Valvetronic)
- Oil Supply
- Oil Pump With Filter And Drive
- Oil Filling, Dipstick
- Water Pump With Drive
- Fan
- Thermostat And Connections
- Intake Manifold
- Vacuum Pump
- Air Pump, Lines And Connections
- Emission Control, Oxygen Sensor
- Crankcase Vent Valve/Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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