(Putting the engine into the installation position)

2023 BMW M3 Base, Automatic TransSECTION (Putting the engine into the installation position)

Prepared engine bridge 

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CAUTION: Components connected to the engine joint or cross member 
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
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  • Carefully  position engine bridge (1) with help from an auxiliary person
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Check whether the special tool 0 496 685 (00 6 070)  on the right is correctly  positioned on the front end
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  • Check whether the special tool 0 495 850 (00 0 452)  on the right is correctly  positioned on the carrier support
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  • Check whether the special tool 0 496 685 (00 6 070)  on the left is correctly  positioned on the front end
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  • Check whether the special tool 0 495 850 (00 0 452)  on the left is correctly  positioned on the carrier support
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  • Keep all the standard tools ready
    Number Description
    1 Standard torque wrench
    2 Swivelling extension
    3 External Torx E14
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  • Release screw (1) of the left  engine mount from the bottom using a standard tool
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  • Release screw (1) of the right  engine mount from the bottom using a standard tool
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  • Raise the combustion engine by turning the special tool 2 361 506 (00 6 103)  (spindle) by 10 mm
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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.