Camshaft Timing Chain 117-19

VANOS units, removing and installing (N12, N16, N18 engine)

Intake camshaft VANOS solenoid valve:

Disconnect electrical connector (A).
Remove fastener (B).
Remove solenoid valve (C). If necessary, valves can be rotated in
cylinder head to aid in removal and installation.

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Exhaust camshaft VANOS solenoid valve:
Disconnect electrical connector.
Remove fastener (A).
Remove solenoid valve (B). If necessary, valves can be rotated in
cylinder head to aid in removal and installation.

Installation is the reverse of removal, making sure of the following:

Replace O-ring and coat lightly with oil.
Ensure valves are clean and free of dirt.

Tightening torque
VANOS solenoid to cylinder head 9 Nm (7 ft-lb)
(replace sealing O-ring)

VANOS units, removing and installing

(N12, N16, N18 engine)
Engine timing is adjusted when pistons are locked in 90 position.
This is an updated procedure that eliminates using top dead center
(TDC) when setting camshaft and crankshaft correlation.

Special tools and procedures are required to remove and install

VANOS units and to time camshafts.

WARNING
To avoid personal injury, be sure engine is cold before
beginning the procedure.

CAUTION
Disassembly, removal and assembly of camshafts or VANOS
units without special tools poses the risk of damage: Valves
may be bent by contact with the piston crowns.
Throughout this procedure, unless otherwise specified,
crankshaft and camshafts remain locked against rotation using
MINI special tools.

Check camshaft timing. See Camshaft timing, adjusting in this

repair group.
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VANOS units, removing and installing (N12, N16, N18 engine)

VANOS units, removing

Switch ignition OFF and remove key.

Disconnect negative () cable from battery.

CAUTION
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery
disconnection cautions in 001 Warnings and Cautions.

Raise vehicle and support safely.

WARNING
Make sure vehicle is stable and well supported at all times. Use
a professional automotive lift or jack stands. A floor jack is not
adequate support.

Remove ignition coil cover. See 020 Maintenance.

Remove spark plugs. See 020 Maintenance.

Remove cylinder head cover. See 113 Cylinder Head Removal

and Installation.

Using MINI special tool 11 9 590, secure crankshaft in 90 piston

position. Tool remains in place during entire repair process.

CAUTION
Holes used to balance engine and for aligning engine can be
mixed up. Verify engine is in 90 position by viewing piston
position through spark plug hole.

Remove fasteners (A), then remove timing chain slide rail (arrow).
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VANOS units, removing and installing (N12, N16, N18 engine)

N12, N16 engine: Using MINI special tool 11 9 540, lock camshafts
in 90 piston position. Tighten down tool with supplied fasteners (A).
Tool remains in place during entire repair process.

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N18 engine: Using MINI special tool 11 7 440, lock camshafts in
90 piston position. Secure with supplied fasteners (A). Tool remains
in place during entire repair process

Remove timing chain tensioner (A). Be prepared to catch any

dripping oil in a shop towel.
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VANOS units, removing and installing (N12, N16, N18 engine)

Working at right side front of cylinder head, remove timing chain

guide rail bearing bolt (arrow).

Working at front of camshafts:

Loosen and remove exhaust and intake VANOS unit mounting
fasteners (arrows). Discard fasteners.
Disengage timing chain from camshaft adjustment unit sprockets.

Remove intake VANOS unit (A).

Remove exhaust VANOS unit (B).

VANOS units can be mixed up. Check markings prior to installation.

Intake VANOS unit marked IN.
Exhaust VANOS unit marked EX.
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VANOS units, removing and installing (N12, N16, N18 engine)

VANOS units, installing

Use new bolt (A) to reattach exhaust VANOS unit (B). VANOS unit
may be installed in any position initially. Finger-tighten mounting
bolts for now.

Install timing chain on exhaust VANOS unit (B).

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Use new bolt (A) to reattach intake VANOS unit (B). VANOS unit
may be installed in any position initially. Finger-tighten mounting
bolts (A, C) for now.

Install timing chain on intake VANOS unit

Install timing chain slide rail (arrow) and torque fasteners (A).
Tightening torque
Timing chain guide rail to cylinder head
M8 (replace seal) 20 Nm (14.7 ft-lb)
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VANOS units, removing and installing (N12, N16, N18 engine)

Install MINI special tool 11 9 340 in timing chain tensioner mounting

hole and pretension timing chain to 0.6 Nm (5.3 in-lb).

Using a torque wrench and angle protractor, torque intake VANOS

unit fastener (A).

Tightening torque
VANOS unit to camshaft (use new fastener)
Stage 1 20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
Stage 2 additional 180

Using a torque wrench and angle protractor, torque exhaust VANOS

unit fastener (A).

Tightening torque
VANOS unit to camshaft (use new fastener)
Stage 1 20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
Stage 2 additional 180

Remove dummy tensioner and install timing chain tensioner. Use

new seal.

Tightening torque
Timing chain tensioner to cylinder head
M22 x 1.5 (replace seal) 65 Nm (48 ft-lb)

Check camshaft timing. See Camshaft timing, adjusting in this

repair group.

Reassemble engine.

CAUTION
Be sure to remove crankshaft and camshaft locking tools before
rotating or starting engine.
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Manual and automatic transmission removal, installation,
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System repair information for antilock brakes (ABS), automatic Detailed engine service,
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Heating and air conditioning repair (IHKS / IHKA), including timing adjustment.
117 Camshaft Timing Chain
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