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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2007530XI 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1149 (ENGINE - REPAIR)
2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, Standard
Section 1149 (Engine - Repair)
2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Section 1149 (Engine - Repair)
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- 00 Engine General
- 00 Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through The Skin
- 00 Risk Of Injury If Oil Comes Into Contact With Eyes And Skin
- 00 Safety Instructions For Handling Oil
- 11 00... Service - engine oil (S85)
- 11 00 039 Checking Compression Of All Cylinders (S85)
- 11 00 050 Removing And Installing Engine (S85)
- 11 00 670 Securing Engine In Installation Position (S85)
- 11 0 091 Installing Replacement Engine (S85)
- Engine Identification
- Mounting Engine On Assembly Stand (S85)
- 12 Cylinder Head And Cylinder Head Cover
- 11 12 005 Removing And Installing / Sealing Left Cylinder Head Cover (S85)
- 11 12 005 Removing And Installing / Sealing Right Cylinder Head Cover (S85)
- 11 12 105 Removing And Installing Left Cylinder Head (S85)
- 11 12 106 Removing And Installing Right Cylinder Head (S85)
- 11 12 112 Replacing Both Cylinder Head Gaskets (S85)
- 11 12 729 Checking Cylinder Head For Water Leaks (S85)
- 13 Oil Pump
- 14 Housing Cover
- 21 Crankshaft With Bearing
- 11 21 500 Replacing Crankshaft (S85)
- 11 21 531 Replacing All Crankshaft Main Bearings (S85)
- 11 21 571 Replacing Grooved Ball Bearings In Crankshaft (S85)
- 11 22 500 Removing And Installing/Replacing Flywheel (S85 6-Speed Manual Gearbox)
- 11 22 500 Removing And Installing/Replacing Flywheel (S85)
- 11 22 513 Replacing Roller Bearing For Dual-Mass Flywheel
- 23 Vibration Damper
- 24 Connecting Rod With Bearings
- 25 Piston With Rings And Pin
- 28 V-Ribbed Belt With TENSIONER
- 31 Camshaft
- 11 31 032 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Left Inlet Camshafts (S85)
- 11 31 034 Removing And Installing / Replacing Right Inlet Camshaft (S85)
- 11 31 036 Removing And Installing / Replacing Left Exhaust Camshaft (S85)
- 11 31 038 Removing And Installing / Replacing Right Exhaust Camshaft (S85)
- 11 31 051 Replacing both timing chains (S85)
- 11 31 072 Checking Camshaft Timing (S85)
- 11 31 094 Removing And Installing / Replacing Left Hydraulic Chain Tensioner (S85)
- 11 31 095 Removing And Installing / Replacing Right Hydraulic Chain Tensioner (S85)
- 11 31 575 Adjusting Camshaft Timing (S85)
- 33 Rocker Arm With Bearing Mount
- 34 Valves With Springs
- 36 Variable Camshaft Timing
- 11 36 030 Removing And Installing / Replacing Left VANOS Adjustment Unit (S85)
- 11 36 040 Removing And Installing / Replacing Right VANOS Adjustment Unit (S85)
- 11 36 109 Removing And Installing/Replacing VANOS High-Pressure Oil Line (S85)
- 11 36 140 Removing And Installing / Replacing VANOS High-Pressure Pump (S85)
- 11 36 142 Removing And Installing / Replacing Left Inlet VANOS Gear (S85)
- 11 36 144 Removing And Installing / Replacing Left Exhaust VANOS Gear (S85)
- 11 36 148 Removing And Installing / Replacing Right Inlet VANOS Gear (S85)
- 11 36 150 Removing And Installing / Replacing Right Exhaust VANOS Gear (S85)
- 11 36 512 Checking Oil Pressure Of VANOS Adjustment Unit (S85)
- 11 36 715 Removing And Installing / Replacing Solenoid Valves On Left VANOS Adjustment Unit (S85)
- 11 36 720 Removing And Installing / Replacing Solenoid Valves On Right VANOS Adjustment Unit (S85)
- 41 Oil Pump With Filter And Drive
- 42 Oil Filter And Lines
- 11 42 020 Removing And Installing, Sealing/Replacing Complete Main Flow Oil Filter (S85)
- 11 42 080 Removing And Installing / Replacing Oil Pressure Hose (Feed) (S85)
- 11 42 080 Removing And Installing / Replacing Oil Pressure Hose (Return) (S85)
- 11 42 095 Removing And Installing / Sealing Or Replacing Connecting Flange (S85)
- 51 Water Pump With Drive
- 53 Thermostat
- 61 Intake Manifold
- 78 Emission Control, Oxygen Sensor
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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.