BMW N62 Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement – V8 5,6,7 and X5 Series

BMW N62 Intake Manifold Reassembly Checklist

• • Install the new metal intake manifold gaskets on the cylinder heads.
  • Using a helper, carefully reinstall the intake manifold back onto the cylinder heads.
  • Install the ten mounting nuts and torque to 17.5 Nm (13 ft-lb).
  • Plug the drive actuator back in on the left rear of the manifold.
  • Plug the differential pressure sensor back in on the right rear of the manifold.
  • Plug the fuel line vent valve back into the front of the manifold.
  • Reinstall the left and crankcase vent hoses.
  • Optional - If you removed the fuel injectors, install them back into the intake manifold. Use the palm of your hand to make sure they are firmly seated in the manifold.
  • Optional -Reinstall the four fuel rail mounting bolts and torque to 10.5 Nm (8 ft-lb).
  • Reattach the fuel line. Install its plastic locking collar.
  • Reinstall the cap on the Shrader valve.
  • Starting with the left side of the wiring harness, plug the exhaust camshaft position sensor back in.
  • Plug the left solenoid control valves back in.
  • Plug the fuel vent valve back in.
  • Plug the water pump sensor back in.
  • Plug the throttle body sensor back in.
  • Move to the left side of the wiring harness, plug the vacuum pump back in.
  • Plug the AC compressor back in.
  • Plug the right solenoid control valves back in.
  • Plug the thermostat sensor back in.
  • Moving back to the top of the engine, plug both the right and left eccentric shaft sensors back in.
  • Replace both of the side engine covers.
  • Plug both the right and left intake camshaft sensors back in.
  • Plug the left and right fuel injector control wires back in.
  • Plug the left and right ping sensors back in.
  • Plug the left and right Valvetronic motors in.
  • Replace the top engine cover brackets. Install the wiring harness mounting bolts and torque to 10.5 Nm (8 ft-lb).
  • Replace the strut brace and torque its four bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft-lb).
  • Reinstall the intake muffler lid. Make sure the hose clamp is secure.
  • Install the vacuum line back on the intake boot.
  • Plug the mass air flow sensor back into the intake boot.
  • Install the upper engine cover.
  • Install the microfilter housing.