N42/N46 Safe Valvetronic Removal & Detailed Timing guide

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Part numbers:
- VANOS bolts: 11367500574
- Chain tensioner: 11318685091
- Spark plug cylinder o-rings : 11377514007, 11377514008
- Valve cover gasket: 11120032224
- Valvetronic servo motor gasket: 11377501015


Timestamps:
0:00 What repairs require Valvetronic removal
2:16 Common mistakes during Valvetronic removal and timing
3:34 Removing the valve cover
4:00 Checking if VANOS adjuster units are locked
6:53 Engine in top dead center TDC and Timing tool kit
10:41 Eccentric shaft blocks intake locking tool?
11:11 Correct orientation of camshafts
11:51 Securing camshaft locking tools
12:00 Removing chain tensioner
12:50 Removing VANOS bolts and VANOS units
13:49 Securing Valvetronic intermediate levers using zipties
16:34 Securing intake camshaft to the Valvetronic assembly
17:28 Removing spark plug cylinders and oil line
18:00 Removing Valvetronic assembly
19:58 Don't damage Valvetronic eccentric shaft position sensor
20:38 Valvetronic servomotor gasket replacement
21:30 Nr. 2 & 3 spark plug cylinders
21:46 Make sure rocker arms don't slip during Valvetronic reassembly
22:24 Installing Valvetronic assembly
27:58 Clean oil lines
29:20 Remove paper towels or rags!
29:31 Installing VANOS units
31:25 Timing - Installing intake camshaft locking tool
33:07 Timing - Installing exhaust camshaft locking tool
34:07 Timing - Installing VANOS locking tools
35:36 Timing - Inserting the flywheel locking pin
43:08 Timing - Installing chain pretensioning tool
44:53 Timing - Torqueing the VANOS bolts
45:47 Timing - Installing chain tensioner
46:13 Timing - Checking the camshaft timing
48:40 Installing valve cover
49:36 Starting the engine
49:55 Checking VANOS adaptations with INPA

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