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Installing all intermediate levers
2023 BMW 530eSECTION Installing all intermediate levers
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When replacing one or more intermediate levers:
When removing the intermediate lever, it is imperative to note the part number of the intermediate lever.
A mixed installation of intermediate levers is only permitted in combination with the appropriate torsion spring.
For further information on possible combinations, see the applicable BMW parts catalogue.
When replacing one or more intermediate levers:
When removing the intermediate lever, it is imperative to note the part number of the intermediate lever.
A mixed installation of intermediate levers is only permitted in combination with the appropriate torsion spring.
For further information on possible combinations, see the applicable BMW parts catalogue.
- Version with a torsion spring with an L-shaped contour and a suitable intermediate lever:
Use a torsion spring (1) with L-shaped contour only in connection with the suitable intermediate lever (2).
- Version with a torsion spring with an S-shaped contour and a suitable intermediate lever:
Use a torsion spring (1) with the s-shaped contour only in connection with the suitable intermediate lever (2).
NOTE:
The description is for one component only. The procedure is identical for all further components.
- Install the intermediate lever (1).
Follow-up work
- Refer to CHECKING INSTALLATION POSITION OF ROLLER CAM FOLLOWERS .
- Refer to INSTALLING ALL GATES .
- Refer to CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE INTAKE CAMSHAFT .
- Refer to CHECK THE POSITION OF THE INTAKE CAMSHAFT AT CYLINDER 3 AND 4 .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TORSION SPRINGS .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
- 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 CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING BOTH ACTUATORS .
- Refer to PREPARING THE INJECTORS FOR INSTALLATION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL WITH INJECTORS OF THE CYLINDERS 4 TO 6 .
- Refer to INSTALLING RAIL WITH INJECTORS OF CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
- Refer to INSTALLING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
- Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP AND THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
- Refer to INSTALLING ALL SPARK PLUGS .
- Refer to INSTALLING ALL IGNITION COILS .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- 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 REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RESONATOR WITH THE TOP CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (TENSION STRUT REMOVED ON SHOCK TOWER) .
- Refer to INSTALLING BOTH FRONT-END STRUTS .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP .
- Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
- Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to FILLING AND VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.