BMW E9. 0 Valvetronic Motor Replacement E9. E9. 2, E9. 3The Valvetronic motor is used on BMW E9. It is responsible for actuating an eccentric shaft that adjusts intake valve lift. The motor itself is pretty reliable and does not fail too often. However, you will have to remove it for other engine repairs and the gasket that seals the mounting surface of the Valvetronic motor fails and leaks oil. When repairs are performed on the Valvetronic assembly, the limit stops have to be relearned. You will need access to a BMW scan tool to do this procedure. The limit stops are the mechanical limit stop, end to end of rotation of the eccentric shaft. The DME digital motor electronics records these stops via the eccentric shaft sensor to determine mechanical adjustment limits of the eccentric shaft. BMW_Listing_1/BMW_MANUAL_E46_2_Shadow.jpg' alt='Bmw 530Xi Shop Manual' title='Bmw 530Xi Shop Manual' />With that said, when removing the motor to replace the gasket you are not changing the mechanical position of any Valvetrnoic assembly components, a relearn is not always needed. Now use this with caution and when in doubt, perform the relearn. Do your research and check with up to date repair information before beginning. In this article, Ill go over the steps involved with replacing the Valvetronic motor and Valvetronic motor gasket on BMW E9. Be sure to work with a cool engine. Remove engine covers. See our tech article on engine cover removing. Disconnect negative battery cable. See our tech article on battery replacing notes. Keep in mind that when your car was serviced before, parts may have been replaced with different size fasteners used in the replacement. The sizes of the nuts and bolts we give may be different from what you have, so be prepared with different size sockets and wrenches. Protect your eyes, hands and body from fluids, dust and debris while working on your vehicle. Browse our huge selection of used Buick GMC cars, SUVs Trucks. Located in Council Bluffs IA near Omaha NE Red Oak. New GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, more. Select your 2007 BMW model for Genuine Factory OEM Parts and Accessories from GetBMWParts. Bmw 530Xi Shop Manual' title='Bmw 530Xi Shop Manual' />If working with the electrical system, disconnect the battery before beginning. Always catch fluids in appropriate containers and properly dispose of any fluid waste. Recycle parts, packaging and fluids when possible. Do not work on your vehicle if you feel the task is beyond your ability. Vehicle models change and evolve as they grow older, so the vehicle shown in our illustrations may vary slightly from yours. If something seems different, let us know and share your info to help other users. Questions or want to add to the article Leave a comment below. When leaving a comment, please leave your vehicle information. CLICK HERE FOR PARTS FOR THIS ARTICLE             CLICK HERE FOR BMW E9. PARTSFigure 1. Working at front of radiator support, remove two T2. Torx fasteners from the intake duct. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 2. Working at intake air duct connection on air filter housing, using a small flathead screwdriver, release retaining tabs on each side and pull duct off. Normally aspirated engine shown. For turbocharged engines, the duct on the radiator support unscrews the same as the previous step, the duct for the air filter housing is also removed the same way, the air filter housing is in a different spot. Follow duct and release tabs to remove duct. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 3. Then, pull intake duct out of radiator support and remove from vehicle. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 4. Next you will have to disconnect all six ignition coil electrical connector. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 5. Unlock ignition coil electrical connector by pulling tab up 9. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 6. Next slide electrical connector out of ignition coil. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 7. Then remove the two ignition coils closest to the Valvetronic motor. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 8. Remove ignition coil from cylinder head by pulling straight up. If coil resists, twist when pulling up to break free from spark plug. The ignition coil rubber boot can become stuck to spark plug over time. The Valvetronic motor is used on BMW E90 models with a normallyaspirated engine. It is responsible for actuating an eccentric shaft that adjusts intake valve lift. Scooter Wheelchair Lifts for Sale. Shop Buy Scooter Lifts Wheelchair Lifts for Sale Online. FREE SHIPPING, NOTAX. The Best Electric Scooter Lifts. View New Lexus vehicles at Lexus of Bellevue, in Seattle, Washington. Click to view other Lexus Vehicles. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 9. You can also use a flathead screwdriver to lever coil up and out of cylinder head. Be very careful using this method as coil is made of plastic and easily damages. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 1. 0Disconnect Valvetronic motor electrical connector by squeezing tabs green arrows and pulling connector off motor. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 1. 1Using a 4mm Allen, rotate Valvetronic motor clockwise manually using hex located at rear of motor. Rotate motor slowly until you feel a slight resistance, then stop. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 1. 2Next you will have to remove the fastener located at the bottom of the Valvetronic motor. This fastener attached motor to a small bracket mounted to the valve cover. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 1. 3Remove lower E8 Valvetronic motor fastener. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 1. 4Remove two upper Valvetronic motor E8 fasteners. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 1. 5Using a 4mm Allen, rotate Valvetronic motor counterclockwise manually using hex located at rear of motor. Rotate motor slowly and guide out of cylinder head. Store Valvetronic motor in a safe place. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 1. 6Now its time to take care of the oil leak caused by a faulty Valvetronic motor gasket. This photo shows a puddle of oil from the leaky gasket. The oil gathers under the motor in the top of valve cover. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 1. 7Remove two T3. Torx fasteners for the Valvetronic motor gasket. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 1. 8Using a flathead screwdriver, gently lever gasket out of valve cover. You will not need a lot of force to do this, gasket will pop right out. Once gasket is free from valve cover, remove and discard. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 1. 9When installing new gasket, be sure black stripe is facing up. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 2. 0Then press into valve cover until fully seated. Install Valvetronic motor in reverse order of removing. Use a 4mm Allen bit to rotate motor clockwise while installing into cylinder head. Once flush with cylinder head, install fasteners and tighten. Remember, if you removed aluminum fasteners, replace them each time they are removed. Be sure wiring harness is routed as it was before and engine covers are properly aligned. Turn key to ON position for 3. OFF, then ON again for 3. Download Wii Common Key Bin on this page. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 2. 1When repairs are performed on the Valvetronic assembly the limit stops have to be relearned. You will need access to a BMW scan tool to do this procedure. The limit stops are the mechanical limit stop, end to end of rotation of the eccentric shaft. The DME digital motor electronics records these stops via the eccentric shaft sensor to determine mechanical adjustment limits of the eccentric shaft. With that said, when removing the motor to replace the gasket you are not changing the mechanical position of any Valvetrnoic assembly components, a relearn is not always needed. Now use this with caution and when in doubt, perform the relearn. Do you research and check with up to date repair information before beginning. Large Image Extra Large Image. New and Pre Owned Lexus Vehicles at Lexus of Bellevue in Seattle, Washington. All vehicles are one of each. All Pre Owned or Certified vehicles are Used. A dealer documentary service fee of up to 1. All offers expire on close of business the day subject content is removed from website, and all financing is subject to credit approval. Prices exclude tax, title and license. 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