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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 7 (ENGINE - REPAIR (N51))ENGINE GENERALMOUNTING ENGINE ON ASSEMBLY STAND (N51)

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans

Mounting Engine On Assembly Stand (N51)

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Mounting Engine On Assembly Stand (N51)

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Special tools required:

For the following special tools, refer to MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS -- 128I .

00 1 450

For the following special tools, refer to ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS (N51) .

11 3 370
11 4 440
11 9 261
11 9 265

IMPORTANT: Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released .
The end faces of aluminum screws/bolts are painted blue for the purposes of reliable identification.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove engine.
Bolt engine or engine block with steel bolts (1) and aluminum bolts (2) to special tool 11 4 440. See Fig 1.

To release central bolt, bolt on special tools 11 9 261 and 11 9 265 as well. See Fig 1

Mount engine with special tool 11 3 370 to special tool 00 1 450.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Block Steel Bolts And Special Tools
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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.