11 34 552 Removing and installing or replacing all valves (N54, N54T)

2011 BMW 335i 2D Convertible, AutomaticSECTION 11 34 552 Removing and installing or replacing all valves (N54, N54T)

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks 

Arrangement:

  1. Valve
  2. Valve stem seal with spring plate, bottom
  3. Valve spring
  4. Top plate spring
  5. Valve keys

If the valves are to be reused, set them down in special tool 11 4 480 in a tidy and orderly fashion.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Valve Components
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Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.