11 33 516 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rocker Arms On Left Inlet Side (N62 From 9/03)

2013 Mini Cooper JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard TransSECTION 11 33 516 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rocker Arms On Left Inlet Side (N62 From 9/03)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 645Ci and 2004 BMW 645Ci. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, refer to ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS - 645CI .

Special Tools Required: 

  • 11 9 470
  • 11 9 473

(cylinder bank 5 to 8)

Removal 

Removal of rocker arms is described separately from installation.

Remove servomotor for left eccentric shaft. Refer to 11 37 022 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SERVOMOTOR FOR LEFT ECCENTRIC SHAFT (N62) .

Remove ignition coils on cylinder bank 5 to 8.

Remove left cylinder head cover. Refer to 11 12 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER (N62/N62TU) .

Remove spark plugs on cylinder bank 5 to 8.

Remove inlet and exhaust adjustment unit on left side. Refer to 11 36 047 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INLET AND EXHAUST ADJUSTMENT UNITS ON LEFT SIDE (N62) .

IMPORTANT: The inlet camshaft must first be rotated so that when the bearing bracket is removed the intermediate levers do not slip out and damage the camshaft.

Rotate inlet camshaft against direction of rotation until lettering (1) on 8th cylinder points upwards in cylinder axis and cam is horizontal.

Fig 1: Identifying Inlet Camshaft Position
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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.