BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 145

Engine Removal and Installation
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CAUTION!
Fuel may be expelled under
pressure. Do not smoke or work near
heaters or other fire hazards. Keep a
fire extinguisher handy. Before
disconnecting fuel hoses, wrap a
cloth around fuel hoses to absorb
any leaking fuel. Plug all open fuel
lines.
Working underneath car, remove lower
intake manifold support mounting bolt
(arrow), located adjacent to left engine
mount.
Remove fuel rail mounting bolts
(arrows).
Carefully pry fuel rail off manifold.
Separate fuel line support bracket
at rear of intake manifold.
Thread fuel line(s) out of rear of
engine compartment while lifting
fuel rail out.
Remove manifold mounting nuts
(arrows).
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