B240511 2010 BMW M6 Convertible (E64) V10-5.0L (S85)DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, Technical Service Bulletin # 110511 Date: 111201

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

SI B11 05 11

Engine

December 2011

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B 11 04 96 dated February 1998.

SUBJECT

Engine Removal and Installation Tips

MODEL

All

SITUATION

If repairs involving the removal and installation of the engine become necessary, the transmission must always be removed first as outlined in the

repair manual.

Note:

Always support the engine and transmission using the appropriate special tools to avoid automatic transmission oil pump damage due to engine and

transmission "sagging" at the mating point (engine block to transmission bell housing) before the fastening bolts are removed.

2010 BMW M6 Convertible (E64) V10-5.0L (S85) Page 69

Before reinstallation of the transmission, the dowel sleeves must be removed from the transmission bell housing and installed in the engine block as

outlined in the repair manual and shown in the illustration below.

Note:

The transmission bell housing and engine block mating surfaces must always seat flush with each other (dowels seated in holes) before the bolts are

installed and tightened to avoid damage as seen in the illustrations below.

Failure to follow the proper repair procedures will result in engine and or transmission damage due to engine/transmission misalignment.

Additional installation information can be found in "Transmission Failures Due to Incorrect Installation".

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty does not apply to the following:

Damage that results from improper repair.

Claims for engines replacements that result from the situation described in this Service Information bulletin will not be accepted.

B2405112010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSIS AND Technical Service Bulletin # 110511 Date: 111201

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

SI B11 05 11

Engine

December 2011

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B 11 04 96 dated February 1998.

SUBJECT

Engine Removal and Installation Tips

MODEL

All

SITUATION

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 88

If repairs involving the removal and installation of the engine become necessary, the transmission must always be removed first as outlined in the

repair manual.

Note:

Always support the engine and transmission using the appropriate special tools to avoid automatic transmission oil pump damage due to engine and

transmission "sagging" at the mating point (engine block to transmission bell housing) before the fastening bolts are removed.

Before reinstallation of the transmission, the dowel sleeves must be removed from the transmission bell housing and installed in the engine block as

outlined in the repair manual and shown in the illustration below.

Note:

The transmission bell housing and engine block mating surfaces must always seat flush with each other (dowels seated in holes) before the bolts are

installed and tightened to avoid damage as seen in the illustrations below.

Failure to follow the proper repair procedures will result in engine and or transmission damage due to engine/transmission misalignment.

Additional installation information can be found in "Transmission Failures Due to Incorrect Installation".

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty does not apply to the following:

Damage that results from improper repair.

Claims for engines replacements that result from the situation described in this Service Information bulletin will not be accepted.

B2405112010 BMW 750Li xDrive AWD (F02) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63)DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, Technical Service Bulletin # 110511 Date: 111201

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

SI B11 05 11

Engine

December 2011

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B 11 04 96 dated February 1998.

SUBJECT

Engine Removal and Installation Tips

MODEL

All

SITUATION

If repairs involving the removal and installation of the engine become necessary, the transmission must always be removed first as outlined in the

repair manual.

Note:

Always support the engine and transmission using the appropriate special tools to avoid automatic transmission oil pump damage due to engine and

transmission "sagging" at the mating point (engine block to transmission bell housing) before the fastening bolts are removed.

2010 BMW 750Li xDrive AWD (F02) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63) Page 118

Before reinstallation of the transmission, the dowel sleeves must be removed from the transmission bell housing and installed in the engine block as

outlined in the repair manual and shown in the illustration below.

Note:

The transmission bell housing and engine block mating surfaces must always seat flush with each other (dowels seated in holes) before the bolts are

installed and tightened to avoid damage as seen in the illustrations below.

Failure to follow the proper repair procedures will result in engine and or transmission damage due to engine/transmission misalignment.

Additional installation information can be found in "Transmission Failures Due to Incorrect Installation".

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty does not apply to the following:

Damage that results from improper repair.

Claims for engines replacements that result from the situation described in this Service Information bulletin will not be accepted.

B2405112010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, Technical Service Bulletin # 110511 Date: 111201

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

SI B11 05 11

Engine

December 2011

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B 11 04 96 dated February 1998.

SUBJECT

Engine Removal and Installation Tips

MODEL

All

SITUATION

If repairs involving the removal and installation of the engine become necessary, the transmission must always be removed first as outlined in the

repair manual.

Note:

Always support the engine and transmission using the appropriate special tools to avoid automatic transmission oil pump damage due to engine and

transmission "sagging" at the mating point (engine block to transmission bell housing) before the fastening bolts are removed.

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 79

Before reinstallation of the transmission, the dowel sleeves must be removed from the transmission bell housing and installed in the engine block as

outlined in the repair manual and shown in the illustration below.

Note:

The transmission bell housing and engine block mating surfaces must always seat flush with each other (dowels seated in holes) before the bolts are

installed and tightened to avoid damage as seen in the illustrations below.

Failure to follow the proper repair procedures will result in engine and or transmission damage due to engine/transmission misalignment.

Additional installation information can be found in "Transmission Failures Due to Incorrect Installation".

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty does not apply to the following:

Damage that results from improper repair.

Claims for engines replacements that result from the situation described in this Service Information bulletin will not be accepted.

B2405112010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, Technical Service Bulletin # 110511 Date: 111201

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

SI B11 05 11

Engine

December 2011

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B 11 04 96 dated February 1998.

SUBJECT

Engine Removal and Installation Tips

MODEL

All

SITUATION

If repairs involving the removal and installation of the engine become necessary, the transmission must always be removed first as outlined in the

repair manual.

Note:

Always support the engine and transmission using the appropriate special tools to avoid automatic transmission oil pump damage due to engine and

transmission "sagging" at the mating point (engine block to transmission bell housing) before the fastening bolts are removed.

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 77

Before reinstallation of the transmission, the dowel sleeves must be removed from the transmission bell housing and installed in the engine block as

outlined in the repair manual and shown in the illustration below.

Note:

The transmission bell housing and engine block mating surfaces must always seat flush with each other (dowels seated in holes) before the bolts are

installed and tightened to avoid damage as seen in the illustrations below.

Failure to follow the proper repair procedures will result in engine and or transmission damage due to engine/transmission misalignment.

Additional installation information can be found in "Transmission Failures Due to Incorrect Installation".

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty does not apply to the following:

Damage that results from improper repair.

Claims for engines replacements that result from the situation described in this Service Information bulletin will not be accepted.

B2405112010 BMW 760Li (F02) V12-6.0L Turbo (N74) DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, Technical Service Bulletin # 110511 Date: 111201

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

SI B11 05 11

Engine

December 2011

Technical Service

2010 BMW 760Li (F02) V12-6.0L Turbo (N74) Page 111

This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B 11 04 96 dated February 1998.

SUBJECT

Engine Removal and Installation Tips

MODEL

All

SITUATION

If repairs involving the removal and installation of the engine become necessary, the transmission must always be removed first as outlined in the

repair manual.

Note:

Always support the engine and transmission using the appropriate special tools to avoid automatic transmission oil pump damage due to engine and

transmission "sagging" at the mating point (engine block to transmission bell housing) before the fastening bolts are removed.

Before reinstallation of the transmission, the dowel sleeves must be removed from the transmission bell housing and installed in the engine block as

outlined in the repair manual and shown in the illustration below.

Note:

The transmission bell housing and engine block mating surfaces must always seat flush with each other (dowels seated in holes) before the bolts are

installed and tightened to avoid damage as seen in the illustrations below.

Failure to follow the proper repair procedures will result in engine and or transmission damage due to engine/transmission misalignment.

Additional installation information can be found in "Transmission Failures Due to Incorrect Installation".

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty does not apply to the following:

2010 BMW 760Li (F02) V12-6.0L Turbo (N74) Page 112

Damage that results from improper repair.

Claims for engines replacements that result from the situation described in this Service Information bulletin will not be accepted.

B240511 2010 BMW 535xi Wagon AWD (E61) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE,Technical Service Bulletin # 110511 Date: 111201

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

SI B11 05 11

Engine

December 2011

Technical Service

2010 BMW 535xi Wagon AWD (E61) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 177

This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B 11 04 96 dated February 1998.

SUBJECT

Engine Removal and Installation Tips

MODEL

All

SITUATION

If repairs involving the removal and installation of the engine become necessary, the transmission must always be removed first as outlined in the

repair manual.

Note:

Always support the engine and transmission using the appropriate special tools to avoid automatic transmission oil pump damage due to engine and

transmission "sagging" at the mating point (engine block to transmission bell housing) before the fastening bolts are removed.

Before reinstallation of the transmission, the dowel sleeves must be removed from the transmission bell housing and installed in the engine block as

outlined in the repair manual and shown in the illustration below.

Note:

The transmission bell housing and engine block mating surfaces must always seat flush with each other (dowels seated in holes) before the bolts are

installed and tightened to avoid damage as seen in the illustrations below.

Failure to follow the proper repair procedures will result in engine and or transmission damage due to engine/transmission misalignment.

Additional installation information can be found in "Transmission Failures Due to Incorrect Installation".

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty does not apply to the following:

2010 BMW 535xi Wagon AWD (E61) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 178

Damage that results from improper repair.

Claims for engines replacements that result from the situation described in this Service Information bulletin will not be accepted.

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

B240511 2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Technical Service Bulletin # 110511 Date: 111201

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

SI B11 05 11

Engine

December 2011

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B 11 04 96 dated February 1998.

2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) 91

SUBJECT

Engine Removal and Installation Tips

MODEL

All

SITUATION

If repairs involving the removal and installation of the engine become necessary, the transmission must always be removed first as outlined in the

repair manual.

Note:

Always support the engine and transmission using the appropriate special tools to avoid automatic transmission oil pump damage due to engine and

transmission "sagging" at the mating point (engine block to transmission bell housing) before the fastening bolts are removed.

Before reinstallation of the transmission, the dowel sleeves must be removed from the transmission bell housing and installed in the engine block as

outlined in the repair manual and shown in the illustration below.

Note:

The transmission bell housing and engine block mating surfaces must always seat flush with each other (dowels seated in holes) before the bolts are

installed and tightened to avoid damage as seen in the illustrations below.

Failure to follow the proper repair procedures will result in engine and or transmission damage due to engine/transmission misalignment.

Additional installation information can be found in "Transmission Failures Due to Incorrect Installation".

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty does not apply to the following:

Damage that results from improper repair.

2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) 92

Claims for engines replacements that result from the situation described in this Service Information bulletin will not be accepted.

B2405112010 BMW 750i (F01) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63)DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, Technical Service Bulletin # 110511 Date: 111201

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

SI B11 05 11

Engine

December 2011

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B 11 04 96 dated February 1998.

SUBJECT

Engine Removal and Installation Tips

MODEL

All

SITUATION

If repairs involving the removal and installation of the engine become necessary, the transmission must always be removed first as outlined in the

repair manual.

Note:

Always support the engine and transmission using the appropriate special tools to avoid automatic transmission oil pump damage due to engine and

transmission "sagging" at the mating point (engine block to transmission bell housing) before the fastening bolts are removed.

2010 BMW 750i (F01) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63) Page 118

Before reinstallation of the transmission, the dowel sleeves must be removed from the transmission bell housing and installed in the engine block as

outlined in the repair manual and shown in the illustration below.

Note:

The transmission bell housing and engine block mating surfaces must always seat flush with each other (dowels seated in holes) before the bolts are

installed and tightened to avoid damage as seen in the illustrations below.

Failure to follow the proper repair procedures will result in engine and or transmission damage due to engine/transmission misalignment.

Additional installation information can be found in "Transmission Failures Due to Incorrect Installation".

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty does not apply to the following:

Damage that results from improper repair.

Claims for engines replacements that result from the situation described in this Service Information bulletin will not be accepted.

B240511 2010 BMW 550i Sedan (E60) V8-4.8L (N62TU) DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE,Technical Service Bulletin # 110511 Date: 111201

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

SI B11 05 11

Engine

December 2011

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B 11 04 96 dated February 1998.

SUBJECT

Engine Removal and Installation Tips

MODEL

All

SITUATION

If repairs involving the removal and installation of the engine become necessary, the transmission must always be removed first as outlined in the

repair manual.

Note:

Always support the engine and transmission using the appropriate special tools to avoid automatic transmission oil pump damage due to engine and

transmission "sagging" at the mating point (engine block to transmission bell housing) before the fastening bolts are removed.

2010 BMW 550i Sedan (E60) V8-4.8L (N62TU) Page 83

Before reinstallation of the transmission, the dowel sleeves must be removed from the transmission bell housing and installed in the engine block as

outlined in the repair manual and shown in the illustration below.

Note:

The transmission bell housing and engine block mating surfaces must always seat flush with each other (dowels seated in holes) before the bolts are

installed and tightened to avoid damage as seen in the illustrations below.

Failure to follow the proper repair procedures will result in engine and or transmission damage due to engine/transmission misalignment.

Additional installation information can be found in "Transmission Failures Due to Incorrect Installation".

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty does not apply to the following:

Damage that results from improper repair.

Claims for engines replacements that result from the situation described in this Service Information bulletin will not be accepted.

B240511 2010 BMW 750i xDrive AWD (F01) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63) DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE,Technical Service Bulletin # 110511 Date: 111201

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

SI B11 05 11

Engine

December 2011

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B 11 04 96 dated February 1998.

SUBJECT

Engine Removal and Installation Tips

MODEL

All

SITUATION

If repairs involving the removal and installation of the engine become necessary, the transmission must always be removed first as outlined in the

repair manual.

Note:

Always support the engine and transmission using the appropriate special tools to avoid automatic transmission oil pump damage due to engine and

transmission "sagging" at the mating point (engine block to transmission bell housing) before the fastening bolts are removed.

2010 BMW 750i xDrive AWD (F01) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63) Page 118

Before reinstallation of the transmission, the dowel sleeves must be removed from the transmission bell housing and installed in the engine block as

outlined in the repair manual and shown in the illustration below.

Note:

The transmission bell housing and engine block mating surfaces must always seat flush with each other (dowels seated in holes) before the bolts are

installed and tightened to avoid damage as seen in the illustrations below.

Failure to follow the proper repair procedures will result in engine and or transmission damage due to engine/transmission misalignment.

Additional installation information can be found in "Transmission Failures Due to Incorrect Installation".

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty does not apply to the following:

Damage that results from improper repair.

Claims for engines replacements that result from the situation described in this Service Information bulletin will not be accepted.

B2405112010 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, Technical Service Bulletin # 110511 Date: 111201

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

SI B11 05 11

Engine

December 2011

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B 11 04 96 dated February 1998.

SUBJECT

Engine Removal and Installation Tips

MODEL

All

SITUATION

If repairs involving the removal and installation of the engine become necessary, the transmission must always be removed first as outlined in the

repair manual.

Note:

Always support the engine and transmission using the appropriate special tools to avoid automatic transmission oil pump damage due to engine and

transmission "sagging" at the mating point (engine block to transmission bell housing) before the fastening bolts are removed.

2010 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85) Page 69

Before reinstallation of the transmission, the dowel sleeves must be removed from the transmission bell housing and installed in the engine block as

outlined in the repair manual and shown in the illustration below.

Note:

The transmission bell housing and engine block mating surfaces must always seat flush with each other (dowels seated in holes) before the bolts are

installed and tightened to avoid damage as seen in the illustrations below.

Failure to follow the proper repair procedures will result in engine and or transmission damage due to engine/transmission misalignment.

Additional installation information can be found in "Transmission Failures Due to Incorrect Installation".

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty does not apply to the following:

Damage that results from improper repair.

Claims for engines replacements that result from the situation described in this Service Information bulletin will not be accepted.

B240511 2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE,Technical Service Bulletin # 110511 Date: 111201

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

SI B11 05 11

Engine

December 2011

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B 11 04 96 dated February 1998.

SUBJECT

Engine Removal and Installation Tips

MODEL

All

SITUATION

If repairs involving the removal and installation of the engine become necessary, the transmission must always be removed first as outlined in the

repair manual.

Note:

Always support the engine and transmission using the appropriate special tools to avoid automatic transmission oil pump damage due to engine and

transmission "sagging" at the mating point (engine block to transmission bell housing) before the fastening bolts are removed.

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 75

Before reinstallation of the transmission, the dowel sleeves must be removed from the transmission bell housing and installed in the engine block as

outlined in the repair manual and shown in the illustration below.

Note:

The transmission bell housing and engine block mating surfaces must always seat flush with each other (dowels seated in holes) before the bolts are

installed and tightened to avoid damage as seen in the illustrations below.

Failure to follow the proper repair procedures will result in engine and or transmission damage due to engine/transmission misalignment.

Additional installation information can be found in "Transmission Failures Due to Incorrect Installation".

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty does not apply to the following:

Damage that results from improper repair.

Claims for engines replacements that result from the situation described in this Service Information bulletin will not be accepted.

B240511BMW 528i (E60) L6-3.0L (N52K) Technical Service Bulletin # 110511 Date: 111201

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

SI B11 05 11

Engine

December 2011

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B 11 04 96 dated February 1998.

SUBJECT

Engine Removal and Installation Tips

MODEL

All

SITUATION

If repairs involving the removal and installation of the engine become necessary, the transmission must always be removed first as outlined in the

repair manual.

Note:

Always support the engine and transmission using the appropriate special tools to avoid automatic transmission oil pump damage due to engine and

transmission "sagging" at the mating point (engine block to transmission bell housing) before the fastening bolts are removed.

2010 BMW 528i (E60) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 89

Before reinstallation of the transmission, the dowel sleeves must be removed from the transmission bell housing and installed in the engine block as

outlined in the repair manual and shown in the illustration below.

Note:

The transmission bell housing and engine block mating surfaces must always seat flush with each other (dowels seated in holes) before the bolts are

installed and tightened to avoid damage as seen in the illustrations below.

Failure to follow the proper repair procedures will result in engine and or transmission damage due to engine/transmission misalignment.

Additional installation information can be found in "Transmission Failures Due to Incorrect Installation".

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty does not apply to the following:

Damage that results from improper repair.

Claims for engines replacements that result from the situation described in this Service Information bulletin will not be accepted.

B2405112010 BMW 650i Convertible (E64) V8-4.8L (N62TU) DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, Technical Service Bulletin # 110511 Date: 111201

Engine - Removal/Installation Tips

SI B11 05 11

Engine

December 2011

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B 11 04 96 dated February 1998.

SUBJECT

Engine Removal and Installation Tips

MODEL

All

SITUATION

If repairs involving the removal and installation of the engine become necessary, the transmission must always be removed first as outlined in the

repair manual.

Note:

Always support the engine and transmission using the appropriate special tools to avoid automatic transmission oil pump damage due to engine and

transmission "sagging" at the mating point (engine block to transmission bell housing) before the fastening bolts are removed.

2010 BMW 650i Convertible (E64) V8-4.8L (N62TU) Page 83

Before reinstallation of the transmission, the dowel sleeves must be removed from the transmission bell housing and installed in the engine block as

outlined in the repair manual and shown in the illustration below.

Note:

The transmission bell housing and engine block mating surfaces must always seat flush with each other (dowels seated in holes) before the bolts are

installed and tightened to avoid damage as seen in the illustrations below.

Failure to follow the proper repair procedures will result in engine and or transmission damage due to engine/transmission misalignment.

Additional installation information can be found in "Transmission Failures Due to Incorrect Installation".

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty does not apply to the following:

Damage that results from improper repair.

Claims for engines replacements that result from the situation described in this Service Information bulletin will not be accepted.