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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2023230IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 248 (ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTING -- REPAIR M4 (G82 & G83))22 11 ENGINE MOUNTING22 11 110 REPLACING ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET, LEFT (M4 AWD MODELS, 2021-2023)INSTALLING THE LEFT ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET
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Installing the left engine support bracket
2023 BMW 230iSECTION Installing the left engine support bracket
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- Install the engine mounting bracket (5) .
- Tighten the screws (4) .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Engine support bracket on the engine | ||
| M10 | Tightening torque | 38 Nm |
- Install the holder (2) with the hydraulic lines (3) .
- Tighten down screw (1) .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Standard screw connection M6 | ||
| M6 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm |
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE OIL LINES .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
- Refer to SECURING THE ENGINE OIL COOLER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CONTROL UNIT HOLDER .
- Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER FOR THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING ON THE LEFT (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
- Refer to TOPPING UP THE MOTOR OIL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
- Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
- Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
- Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS . .
- Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
- Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
- Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM FRONT RIGHT SIDE COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING BOTTOM FRONT COVER FROM THE SIDE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
- Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
- Refer to INSTALLING ALL IGNITION COILS .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
- Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
- Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FILLER CHANNEL OF THE WASHER SYSTEM .
- Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION TO THE LEFT SHOCK TOWER .
- Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION TO THE RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE TOP RIGHT REAR PART OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP REAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SPOILER .
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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.