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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011Z4 35I, AUTOMATIC DCTREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE - REPAIR (N54)
2011 BMW Z4 35i, Automatic DCT
Engine - Repair (N54)
2011 BMW Z4 35i, Automatic DCTSECTION Engine - Repair (N54)
- Engine, General
- 11 00 039 Checking compression in all cylinders (N43/N53/N54)
- 00 Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin
- Engine identification
- 11 00... Engine oil service (N54, N54T)
- 11 00 590 Exchange engine (N54, N54T)
- 11 00 Mounting engine on assembly stand (N54, N54T)
- 11 00... Overview of consumables (Electronic Parts Catalogue)
- 11..... Removing and installing/replacing acoustic cover (N54, N54T)
- 11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (N54, N54T)
- 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 (N54, N54T)
- Cylinder Head And Cylinder Head Cover
- 11 12 729 Checking cylinder head for watertightness (N54, N54T)
- 11 12 719 Milling cylinder head sealing surface (N54, N54T)
- 11 12 100 Removing and installing cylinder head (N54, N54T)
- 11 12 000 Removing and installing/sealing cylinder head cover (N54, N54T)
- 11 12 101 Replacing cylinder head gasket (N54, N54T)
- Oil Sump
- Housing Cover
- Crankshaft With Bearing
- Flywheel
- Vibration Damper
- Connecting Rod With Bearing
- Piston With Rings And Pin
- V-Ribbed Belt With TENSIONER And Deflection Element
- Camshaft
- 11 31 505 Adjusting camshaft timing (N54, N54T)
- 11 31 005 Checking camshaft timing (N54, N54T)
- 11 31 090 Installing and removing/replacing chain tensioner piston (N54, N54T)
- 11 31 028 Removing and installing/replacing exhaust camshaft (N54/N54T)
- 11 31 025 Removing and installing/replacing intake camshaft (N54/N54T)
- 11 31 051 Replacing timing chain (N54, N54T)
- Rocker Arm With Bearing Mount
- Valves With Springs
- Variable Camshaft Timing
- Oil Supply
- Oil Pump With Filter And Drive
- Oil Filter And Lines
- 11 42 198 Removing and installing oil feed line for exhaust turbocharger (N54)
- 11 42 250 Removing and installing oil return line for exhaust turbocharger (N54)
- 11 42 248 Removing and installing/renewing the oil return line for exhaust turbocharger cyl. 1-3 (N54)
- 11 42 020 Removing and installing/replacing full-flow oil filter (N54, N54T)
- 11 42 035 Removing and installing/replacing thermostat housing (N54, N54T)
- Oil Cooler
- Water Pump With Drive
- Thermostat And Connections
- Intake Manifold
- Supercharger With Control
- 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:
- 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.