BMW 645Ci COUPE 2003 E63 N62B44 Engine Owner's Guide

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N62 Engine
Bi-VANOS (Variable Camshaft Adjustment)
The N62 features compact infinitely variable vane-type VANOS for the intake and exhaust
camshafts. The VANOS unit is easy to remove and install. The VANOS unit is designed as
an integral component of the chain drive and is secured to the respective camshaft with a
central bolt. The camshaft adjustment rate is 60º (as compared with the crankshaft).
The VANOS unit gear teeth are visibly different to match the new toothed chain. The
VANOS unit for the cylinders 1-4 exhaust shaft has mounting provisions for the vacuum
pump drive. A spring plate is fitted between the VANOS unit and the vacuum pump drive
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The VANOS units are supplied with oil via ports in the camshafts. The oil ports are located
on the left and right of the thrust bearing. Depending on the individual VANOS adjustment
direction, the VANOS is supplied with oil via either the rear oil ports (1 & 2) or the front oil
ports (3 & 4). The oil moves through the camshaft to the VANOS units.
VANOS Units
1. VANOS Unit Exhaust Side
2. VANOS Central Bolt
3. Spring Plate
4. VANOS Unit Intake Side
5. Toothed Chain Gear Teeth
VANOS Oil Ports
1&2. Rear Oil Duct with Four Holes
3&4. Front Oil Duct with Four Holes
5. Front Oil Duct Outlets
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Camshaft Sensors
The cam shaft sensors (Hall effect) are mounted through the cylinder head cover. There are
two sensors per cylinder head to monitor the intake and exhaust camshaft positions.
The sensors monitor the impulse wheels
attached to the ends of the camshafts.
Solenoid Valves
The VANOS solenoid valves are mounted through the upper timing case front cover. There
are two solenoids per cylinder head to control the oil flow to the camshaft ports for the
intake and exhaust VANOS units.
The 4/3 way proportional solenoid valve is acti-
vated by the ECM to direct oil flow. The sole-
noid valve is sealed to the front cover by a radi-
al seal and secured by a retaining plate.
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42-02-48 Camshaft Sensors
1. Valvetronic Position Sensor
2. Intake Camshaft Position Sensor
3. Exhaust Camshaft Position Sensor
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VANOS Sectional Views
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The figures above show a sectional view of one VANOS unit. The VANOS unit is secured
by a central bolt through the hub (7) to the camshaft. The timing chain connects the crank-
shaft with the housing of the unit.
There is a recess in the hub in which the locking pin (6) engages without oil pressure
(sprung). When the solenoid valve is activated to supply oil pressure to the VANOS unit,
the locking pin is compressed and releases the VANOS for adjustment.
The internal blades (9) are spring loaded (10) to provide a seal between the oil pressure
chambers (11 and 12). The torsion spring (3) acts against the camshaft torque.
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VANO’S Components
1. Housing with Sprocket 7. Hub
2. Front Plate 8. Black Plate
3. Torsion Plate 9. Blade
4. Lock Spring 10. Spring
5. Retaining Plate for Lock Spring 11. Pressure Chamber A
6. Spring Loaded Locking Pin 12. Pressure Chamber B

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When oil pressure is applied to chamber A, the blades are forced away from the VANOS
housing (counterclockwise). The blades are keyed into the hub which results in the hub
position being rotated in relation to the housing (with sprocket). The hub is secured to the
camshaft which changes the camshaft to sprocket relationship (timing).
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sion based on the VANOS unit for the exhaust camshafts.
During this adjustment chamber B is open (through the solenoid) to allow the oil to drain
back through the cylinder head (internal reservoir).
Hydraulic Actuation - Chamber A
1. Front View of Vanos Unit 5. Engine Oil Pump
2. Side View of Vanos Unit 6. Supplied Oil from Pump (Switched Through Solenoid)
3. Camshaft Oil Port (Chamber B) 7. Supplied Oil Pressure (From Engine Oil Pump)
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When the solenoid valve switches over, oil pressure is applied to chamber B. This forces
the blades (and hub) in a clockwise direction back to the initial position, again changing the
camshaft timing.
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based on the VANOS unit for the exhaust camshafts.
During this adjustment chamber A is open (through the solenoid) to allow the oil to drain
back through the cylinder head (internal reservoir).
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42-02-44 Hydraulic Actuation - Chamber B
1. Front View of VANOS Unit 5. Engine Oil Pump
2. Side View of VANOS Unit 6. Oil Return (Switched through Solenoid)
3. Camshaft Oil Port (Chamber B) 7. Supplied Oil Pressure (From Engine Oil Pump)
4. Solenoid Valve

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The chart below shows the VANOS unit camshaft adjustment possibilities. The valve lift
adjustment has also been incorporated.
The special feature of Valvetronic is that the air mass drawn in the cylinders can be easily
determined by the valve lift and closing time. The air mass can then be limited, thus the
term “load control”.
With the help of VANOS, the valve closing point can be easily selected within a defined
range. With valve lift control, the opening duration and cross section of the valve opening
can also be easily selected within a defined range.
Vacuum pump
The N62 engine requires a vacuum pump for the vacuum
assisted brake booster. With the throttle valve open while the
car is being driven, additional vacuum is needed.
The N62 vacuum pump has a second vacuum connection
(small hose) for the exhaust flap adjustment. The vacuum
pump is driven by cylinders 1-4 exhaust camshaft via the
VANOS unit. The pump is lubricated through an oil gallery
from the cylinder head.
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Chart Exhaust & Intake Valve
1. Exhaust Valve Open
2. Exhaust Valve Closed
3. Intake Valve Open
4. Intake Valve Closed

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Chain Drive
The camshafts are driven by a toothed chain, one for each cylinder bank. The oil pump is
driven by a separate roller chain.
1. Sensor wheels for the camshaft position sensor, cylinder bank 1-4
2. Tensioner Rail, Cylinder 5-8
3. Chain Tensioner, Cylinder Bank 5-8
4. Sensor Wheel for the camshaft position sensor, cylinder bank 5-8
5. Upper timing chain guide with integrated oil jet
6. Guide rail
7. Sprocket for Oil Pump Drive
8. Timing case lower section
9. Tensioning rail, cylinder bank 1-4
10. Solenoid Valve, VANOS exhaust camshaft
11. Solenoid Valve, VANOS intake camshaft
12. Upper Timing Chain Cover
13. Chain Tensioner, Cylinder Bank 1-4
14. VANOS exhaust camshaft Bank 1-4
15. Upper Timing Chain guide with integrated oil jet
16. VANOS intake camshaft 1-4Chain Drive
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Toothed Chain
The camshafts are driven by the crankshaft
using newly developed maintenance free
toothed chains.
The toothed chain gear wheels are located on
the crankshaft and on the VANOS unit. Use of
the new toothed chains (1) optimizes the drive
chain rolling process and reduces noise.
Crankshaft Sprocket
The crankshaft sprocket (3) has three sets of gear
teeth:
1. One roller chain gear wheel for the oil pump drive.
2. Two toothed chain gear wheels for the camshaft drives.
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The sprocket will also be fitted to a 12-cylinder
engine variant which will be available in the future.
Please observe the installation instructions and the rel-
evant labels (V8 Front/V12 Front) when installing the
sprocket.
Chain Tensioner (cylinder bank 1-4)
A chain tensioner is mounted in the side of the cylinder
head for each camshaft drive chain. There is a guide
ball in the chain tensioner tip that moves in an arched
groove in the tensioning rail.
The tensioner seal must be replaced each time the
tensioner is disassembled. The tensioners are the
same for both the left and the right cylinder heads.
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Chain Tensioner
1. Chain Tensioner
2. Tensioning Rail
3. Bearing Pin
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Tensioning Rail Bearing Pin
The bearing pin for the cylinder bank 1-4 drive
chain tensioning rail is hollowed. There is a ball
(check) valve in the bearing pin. The valve
opens at an oil pressure of 1 bar and allows
engine oil to flow to the tensioning rail via a port
(1).
Chain Tensioner (cylinder bank 5-8)
An oil jet has been fitted to lubricate the cylinder bank
5-8 drive chain. There is a valve in the oil jet which
opens at a pressure of 1 bar and supplies the drive
chain with engine oil.
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Refer to the Repair Instructions when using the
Special Tools shown below to adjust the camshaft tim-
ing.
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42-02-54 Tensioning Rail Bearing Pin
1. Engine Oil Port to Tensioning Rail
2. Ball (check) Valve
3. Bearing Pin
4. Sealing Rings for Sealing the Tensioning Rail
Chain Tensioner
1. Chain Tensioner
2. Tensioning Rail
3. Oil Jet
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Cooling System
Coolant Circuit - 14 Liter Coolant Capacity
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Cooling System (Circuit Flow)
1. Cylinder Head Bank 5-8 12. Radiator
2. Coolant Supply (heater core) 13. Radiator Partition (low temp section)
3. Water valve with electric water pump 14. Temperature Sensor
4. Cylinder Head Gasket 15. Water Pump
5. Coolant Supply Line 16. Radiator Return Flow
6. Cylinder Head Ventilation Lines 17. Radiator Ventilation Line
7. Hole (crankcase venting system) 18. Expansion Tank
8. Transmission oil lines 19. Thermostat
9. Oil/water heater exchanger for automatic transmission 20. Cylinder Head Bank 1-4
10. Thermostat for transmission oil heat exchanger 21. Vehicle Heater
11. Alternator Housing 22. Radiator (High Temperature Area)