Eccentric shaft sensor seal replacement does not Fit

SEBASTIAN PRENEVOST

MEMBER
2006 BMW 325I
3.0L
6 CYL
AUTOMATIC
175,000 MILES

I have the car listed above 325xi E90. I replaced the valve cover gasket and I'm replacing the Eccentric shaft sensor seal that sits on the top of of the valve cover. I ordered the exact parts for the vehicle for the 3rd time now thinking maybe I purchased the wrong size. Every time I tried to put it on. It still wont fit. I have no luck on finding some resource online. By any chance you have any tips or recommend what I should do?

Thanks,
Sebastian

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,747 POSTS

Hi,

Here is what I have for removal and replacement. The attached pic correlates with the directions.

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2006 BMW 325i Sedan (E90) L6-3.0L (N52)
Removing and Installing/Replacing Eccentric Shaft Sensor (N52) [REP-REP-RAE6311N52-1137030 - V.6]
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ECCENTRIC SHAFT SENSOR (N52) [REP-REP-RAE6311N52-1137030 - V.6]
Repair instruction
Removing and installing/replacing eccentric shaft sensor (N52)
11 37 030 | REP-REP-RAE6311N52-1137030 - V.6

11 37 030 Removing and installing/replacing eccentric shaft sensor (N52)

Necessary preliminary work:
Remove cylinder head cover.

See pic 1

All screws are secured against falling out, loosen the screws (2) only on the cylinder head but do not unscrew.

Screws (2) can fall out.

Risk of damage to timing chain drive.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque:

11 37 6AZ. Type Thread Tightening specifications Dimension
6AZ
minimum limit position of the eccentric shaft on cylinder head

N52 M6 10 Nm
Remove the sensor (1) upwards.

Note:
Figure without timing chain.

Assemble engine.

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If this doesn't help, is the new sensor the same as the old one?

Let me know.

Joe

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