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2011 BMW 740i
Engine - Repair (N54, 2011-2012)
2011 BMW 740iSECTION Engine - Repair (N54, 2011-2012)
- Engine, General
- 00 Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)
- 00 Safety instructions for handling oil
- Replacing engine oil and filter
- 11 00 039 Checking compression in all cylinders (N54)
- Engine identification
- 11 00 590 Exchange engine (N54)
- 11 00... Handling components after flood damage
- 11 00 Mounting engine on assembly stand (N54)
- 11 00... Overview of consumables
- 11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (N54)
- 11 00 Removing and installing/replacing front ignition coil cover (N54)
- 11 00 Removing and installing/replacing rear ignition coil cover (N54)
- 11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position (N54)
- Cylinder Head And Cover
- 11 12 729 Checking cylinder head for watertightness (N54)
- 11 12 670 Cleaning intake port with walnut shell granulate (N54)
- 11 12 719 Milling cylinder head sealing surface (N54)
- 11 12 100 Removing and installing cylinder head (N54)
- 11 12 000 Removing and installing/sealing cylinder head cover (N54)
- 11 12 101 Replacing cylinder head gasket (N54)
- Oil Sump
- Housing Cover
- 11 14 005 Replacing front crankshaft seal (N54)
- 11 14 151 Replacing radial crankshaft seal on transmission side (N54) (up to production date 12/31/2008)
- 11 14 151 Replacing radial crankshaft seal on transmission side (N54) (from production date 1/1/2009)
- 11 14 010 Replacing sealing cover for vacuum pump (N54)
- Crankshaft And Bearing
- Flywheel
- Vibration Damper
- Connecting Rod And Bearing
- Piston, Rings, And Pin
- V-Ribbed Belt And TENSIONER/Deflection Element
- Camshaft
- 11 31 505 Adjusting camshaft timing (N54)
- 11 31 005 Checking camshaft timing (N54)
- 11 31 090 Installing and removing/replacing chain tensioner piston (N54)
- 11 31 028 Removing and installing/replacing exhaust camshaft (N54)
- 11 31 025 Removing and installing/replacing intake camshaft (N54)
- 11 31 051 Replacing timing chain (N54)
- Rocker Arm And Bearing Mount
- Valves And Springs
- Variable Camshaft Timing
- Oil Supply
- Oil Pump, Filter, And Drive
- Oil Filter And Lines
- 11 42 198 Removing and installing oil feed line for turbocharger (N54)
- 11 42 250 Removing and installing oil return line for turbocharger (N54)
- 11 42 248 Removing and installing/replacing the oil return line for turbocharger cyl. 1- 3 (N54)
- 11 42 020 Removing and installing/replacing full-flow oil filter (N54)
- 11 42 035 Removing and installing/replacing thermostat housing (N54)
- Water Pump And Drive
- Thermostat And Connections
- Intake Manifold
- Turbocharger And Control
- 11 65... Removing and installing vacuum unit (wastegate valve) for cylinders 4-6 (N54)
- 11 65 164 Removing and installing/replacing both blow-off valves (N54)
- 11 65 022 Removing and installing/replacing exhaust-gas turbocharger for cylinders 1-3 (N54)
- 11 65 024 Removing and installing/replacing exhaust-gas turbocharger for cylinders 4-6 (N54)
- 11 65 580 Replacing vacuum unit (wastegate valve) (N54)
- Vacuum Pump
- 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.