11 34 552 Removing and installing/replacing all valves (N63)

2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman, Automatic TransSECTION 11 34 552 Removing and installing/replacing all valves (N63)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:Β 

  1. Remove left cylinder head.
  2. Remove right cylinder head.
  3. Remove all CAMSHAFTSΒ .

Mount cylinder head (1) on special tool 11 9 000 .

Fig 1: Mounting Cylinder Head On Special Tool 11 9 000
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Prepare special tool 11 9 008 on special tool 11 9 006 .

Fig 2: Preparing Special Tool 11 9 008 On Special Tool 11 9 006
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Position special tool 11 9 006 with silicone cushion on cylinder head.

Slide locks (1) in direction of arrow and pretension with eccentric shaft.

Fig 3: Sliding Locks In Direction Of Arrow And Pretension With Eccentric Shaft
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Press down valve spring with special tool 11 8 840 .

Fig 4: Identifying Valve Cotters
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Remove valve cotters (1) with a magnet.

Place valve springs and valve keys on special tool 11 4 480 in an orderly manner.

Fig 5: Identifying Color Marking On Valve Spring
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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:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.