BMW N20 Valvetronic Actuator Replacement DIY (2012-2018 BMW F30 328i, F10 528i)

►BMW Valvetronic is one of the most variable valve lift systems used today…when it's working. All high-mileage Valvetronic systems have trouble with their eccentric shaft actuators, so replacing it is more of a when not an if. Fear not, though, as the eccentric shaft replacement process isn't rocket science.
Once you're well above 100,000 miles, there's a good chance your actuator motor is pretty tired. The tell-tale signs are fairly straightforward for an engine losing its throttle control: trouble starting, a rough idle, and a handful of BMW-specific DME codes related to Valvetronic function. You'll still be able to drive the car without it, but we highly recommend you fix the failed motor as soon as possible.
In this video, FCP Euro BMW Expert Gareth Foley replaces the Valvetronic eccentric shaft actuator motor on a BMW F30 328i N20 engine.
00:00 - Intro
01:01 - Tools Needed
02:09 - Getting Access
06:34 - Removing the Ignition Components
11:45 - Disconnecting Components from the Valve Cover
21:17 - Vacuum Pump Disconnect
23:24 - Valve Cover Removal
25:00 - Injector Removal
27:49 - Valvetronic Actuator Replacement
40:16 - Reassembly of the Engine
59:29 - Wrap-up
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This video applies to the following vehicles:
BMW 328i
2012 BMW 328i
2013 BMW 328i
2014 BMW 328i
2015 BMW 328i
2016 BMW 328i
BMW 528i
2012 BMW 528i
2013 BMW 528i
2014 BMW 528i
2015 BMW 528i
2016 BMW 528i
BMW 528i xDrive
2012 BMW 528i xDrive
2013 BMW 528i xDrive
2014 BMW 528i xDrive
2015 BMW 528i xDrive
2016 BMW 528i xDrive
BMW Z4
2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i
2013 BMW Z4 sDrive28i
2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i
2015 BMW Z4 sDrive28i
2016 BMW Z4 sDrive28i
BMW X1
2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i
2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i
2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i
2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i
2015 BMW X1 sDrive28i
2015 BMW X1 xDrive28i
BMW X3
2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i
2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i
2015 BMW X3 xDrive28i
2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i
2016 BMW X3 sDrive28i
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i
2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i
BMW 328i xDrive
2013 BMW 328i xDrive
2014 BMW 328i xDrive
2015 BMW 328i xDrive
2016 BMW 328i xDrive
BMW 320i
2013 BMW 320i
2014 BMW 320i
2015 BMW 320i
2016 BMW 320i
2017 BMW 320i
2018 BMW 320i
BMW 320i xDrive
2013 BMW 320i xDrive
2014 BMW 320i xDrive
2015 BMW 320i xDrive
2016 BMW 320i xDrive
2017 BMW 320i xDrive
2018 BMW 320i xDrive
BMW 428i
2014 BMW 428i
2015 BMW 428i
2016 BMW 428i
BMW 428i xDrive
2014 BMW 428i xDrive
2015 BMW 428i xDrive
2016 BMW 428i xDrive
BMW 328i GT xDrive
2014 BMW 328i GT xDrive
2015 BMW 328i GT xDrive
2016 BMW 328i GT xDrive
BMW 228i
2014 BMW 228i
2015 BMW 228i
2016 BMW 228i
BMW 428i Gran Coupe
2015 BMW 428i Gran Coupe
2016 BMW 428i Gran Coupe
BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe
2015 BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe
2016 BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe
BMW 228i xDrive
2015 BMW 228i xDrive
2016 BMW 228i xDrive
BMW X4
2015 BMW X4 xDrive28i
2016 BMW X4 xDrive28i
2017 BMW X4 xDrive28i
2018 BMW X4 xDrive28i
BMW X5
2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e
2017 BMW X5 xDrive40e
2018 BMW X5 xDrive40e
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[@nofaceshift]

I just wanna say thanks for these videos man. As a future mechanic, its really giving me an insight on how to perform operations safely and properly. Just over two more years before i can start working in the field, hopefully it can be for BMW!

[@jamesk3565]

I love that we got 2 FCP euro videos😊😊

[@Saida561]

Very detailed video thank you

[@DirtBikeSessions]

Golden...thanks for posting 😎

[@pierrot4013]

Very good video 👍👍. I'm surprised to see most of all engine screws corroded

[@turncoat725]

Can you guys make more videos on the f15?

[@godbelow]

E90 power steering pump next please! 🙏

[@Basel0Alchhabi]

Hi, my car needs an engine replacement. 2011 335ix E90 AWD n55 ,,, I have a complete car engine with a gearbox, a 2011 F10 535i, an N55 engine. I noticed that the engine is almost the same, but the gearbox is a little different. What do I do to make this engine work on my car? Do I just need to install it and I do not need to do anything, or do I have to modify it? Some things to work with, thank you

[@sebzx779]

what was the oil interval on that motor, definitely not clean. great vid thanks for content

[@repairvehicle]

Obviously oem intervals

[@chicagostreetcars]

Had mine done at 138k😭 my car left me shitty on my birthday 😂😂 thankfully 5,300$ later my timing chain, valvetronic motor ETC are done now and i feel much better

[@ostr1k]

5300😮

[@repairvehicle]

That’s a one neglected engine. Not enough oil changes.

[@franciscotineo.7092]

Men. I love FCP EURO. I found pretty good, with asome quality parts and videos that help us to fix our vehicules right "BUT" this procedure especifically in the minute 33:00 is pretty harmfull. I been following this procedure and i broke my excentric shaft. And just to by clear this is not a complain, this an advice to pay attention in this part and for the custumers to dont follow that part of the video to disengage the valvetronic from the excentric shaft. I could die doing this last nihgt and im alive to tell you this is not the way. I know the job is completely under my responsability to do this safely. "THE BEST WAY" in order to dont kill yourself and dont broke a 1,000$ part is turn th excentric shaft all the way to the lower set and you gonna get the same result "NEUTRAL" with no risk to damage yourself or your vehicle then you are able to remove the valvetronic motor. For those who care about what happen to me last night this is the explanation: When you turn the excentric shaft all the way to the upper set you are loading the springs (16 springs to be exact) when you are all the way to the upper set and you disengage the valvetronic you gonna receive all the load from the springs in your tool and probabbly you are not prepare because the valve tronic support all the load and you dont noitce any diference when you are fully loaded. So if you dont pay attention to that you feel confortable turning, trying to get NEUTRAL set and all the spring pull even more and you could loose the grip and thats happen to me. Maybe you could be the next doing this with oil in your gloves and getting a unnecesarry accident. To finish this history i bought my new excentric shaft with new bearings from FCP Euro today and im just waiting to install everything back. I hope they see this comment and improve the video to void damages to people and their cars.

[@franciscotineo.7092]

And if you think about it, its additional steps removeing the upper stop. You just need to remove the lower stop.

[@user-ki8zf1rp1e]

Appreciate you for taking the time to write out this explanation. I'm approaching the change interval for the vanos solenoid and regret not doing it while I had the timing chain and valve cover done.