Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
SYS.OK|MANUAL.DB● LIVE
HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2023M3 BASE, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISGENERAL INFORMATIONOEM GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL ORPHAN DATA (4 OF 4)(PUTTING THE ENGINE INTO THE INSTALLATION POSITION)
2023 BMW M3 Base, Automatic Trans
(Putting the engine into the installation position)
2023 BMW M3 Base, Automatic TransSECTION (Putting the engine into the installation position)
Prepared engine bridge
CAUTION:
Components connected to the engine joint or cross member
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Check lifting eyes and engine mounting brackets for damage, e.g. cracks
- Attach the component to correctly mounted engine joints or cross members only
- Only lift the component, do not shift it forwards, backwards or in transverse direction
- Guide in and position special tool 2 459 012 on cylinder head
- Tighten the screws (1) of special tool 2 459 012 (TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS)
Special tool to cylinder head M8 Tightening torque 21.5 Nm - Carefully
position engine bridge (1) with help from an auxiliary person
- Make sure that special tool 0 496 685 (00 6 070) on the left is correctly positioned on the front end
- Make sure that special tool 0 495 850 (00 0 452)
on the left is correctly
positioned on the carrier support
- Make sure that special tool 0 496 685 (00 6 070) on the right is correctly positioned on the front end
- Make sure that special tool 0 495 850 (00 0 452)
on the right is correctly
positioned on the carrier support
- Align the engine bridge by moving it on the profile strips of the special tool 0 496 430 (00 6 050) above the engine mounting bracket and screw it down
- Connect special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) to special tool 2 459 012
- Connect the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020)
above the engine mounting bracket (1) at the rear
- Check whether the special tool 0 496 685 (00 6 070)
on the right is correctly
positioned on the front end
- Check whether the special tool 0 495 850 (00 0 452)
on the right is correctly
positioned on the carrier support
- Check whether the special tool 0 496 685 (00 6 070)
on the left is correctly
positioned on the front end
- Check whether the special tool 0 495 850 (00 0 452)
on the left is correctly
positioned on the carrier support
- Keep all the standard tools ready
Number Description 1 Standard torque wrench 2 Swivelling extension 3 External Torx E14 - Release screw (1) of the left
engine mount from the bottom using a standard tool
- Release screw (1) of the right
engine mount from the bottom using a standard tool
- Raise the combustion engine by turning the special tool 2 361 506 (00 6 103) (spindle) by 10 mm
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
Recommended Tools & Savings
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
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.