BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 166

Cylinder Head Removal and Installation
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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 intake manifold mounting nuts
(arrows).
Lift up manifold enough to disconnect
positive cables from starter motor
terminal (arrow).
Remove intake manifold from
cylinder head while carefully
checking for any remaining
electrical connections or hoses.
CAUTION!
Stuff clean lint free rags into open
intake ports to prevent any foreign
matter from falling into the ports.
Drain engine coolant from engine
block:
Remove expansion tank cap on
radiator.
Place 3-gallon pail beneath
engine to capture coolant.
Remove coolant drain plug
located on exhaust side of cylinder
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