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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011Z4 30I, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE - REPAIR (N52)
2011 BMW Z4 30i, Automatic
Engine - Repair (N52)
2011 BMW Z4 30i, AutomaticSECTION Engine - Repair (N52)
- 1100 Engine, General
- 00 Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin
- Engine identification
- 11 00... Engine oil service (N52K)
- Mounting engine on assembly stand (N52K)
- 11 00... Overview of consumables (Electronic Parts Catalogue)
- 11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (N52K)
- 11 00 Removing and installing/replacing acoustic cover (N52K)
- 00 Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin
- 00 Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)
- 00 Safety instructions for handling oil
- 11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position (N52)
- 1112 Cylinder Head And Cylinder Head Cover
- 1113 Oil Sump
- 1114 Housing Cover
- 1121 Crankshaft With Bearing
- 1122 Flywheel
- 1123 Vibration Damper
- 1124 Connecting Rod With Bearing
- 1125 Piston With Rings And Pin
- 1128 V-Ribbed Belt With Tension Deflector Element
- 1131 Camshaft
- 11 31 505 Adjusting timing of camshaft(s) (N52K)
- 11 31 005 Checking timing of camshaft(s) (N52K)
- 11 31 090 Installing and removing/replacing chain tensioner piston (N52K)
- 11 31 028 Removing and installing/replacing exhaust camshaft (N52K)
- 11 31 025 Removing and installing/replacing intake camshaft (N52K)
- 11 31 051 Replacing timing chain (N52K)
- 1133 Rocker Arm With Bearing Mount
- 1134 Valves With Springs
- 1136 Variable Camshaft Timing
- 1137 Variable Valve Gear
- 1140 Oil Supply
- 1141 Oil Pump With Filter And Drive
- 1142 Oil Filter And Lines
- 1151 Water Pump With Drive
- 1153 Thermostat And Connections
- 1161 Intake Manifold
- 1162 Exhaust Manifold
- 1166 Vacuum Pump
- 1178 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.