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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2009135I 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE - REPAIRENGINE, GENERAL11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N52)

2009 BMW 135i 2D Convertible, Standard

11 00 670 Securing Engine In Installation Position (N52)

2009 BMW 135i 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION 11 00 670 Securing Engine In Installation Position (N52)

Special tools required:

For the following special tools, refer to MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

00 0 200
00 0 202
00 0 204
00 0 208
11 0 000

WARNING: Risk of injury!
Observe following instructions relating to special tool:

Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
Damaged/modified special tools must not be used!
No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools!
Keep special tools dry, clean and free of grease.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure engine bonnet/hood in service position . See 51 00... SERVICE POSITION OF ENGINE HOOD/BONNET .
Remove cowl panel cover . See 51 13 115 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COWL PANEL COVER .
Remove intake filter housing . See 11 00 050 Removing And Installing Engine (N54) .
Remove both tension struts from spring strut dome . See 51 71 371 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT DOME (CONVERTIBLE) or 51 71 371 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT DOME (COUPE) .
Remove acoustic cover
Remove hose for crankshaft ventilation.

Release screws (1, 2).

Remove bulkhead (3).

Installation:

Make sure bulkhead is correctly seated.

M6x20 screw must be fitted in middle.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws In Bulkhead

G05758480

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble crossmember 00 0 200 with special tools 00 0 202, 00 0 204, 00 0 208.

Fig 2: Identifying Cross Member 00 0 200

G04739613

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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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.