How to change BMW i3 engine bracket

Video about how I change electric motor bracket for BMWi3

[@BMIKE999]

New mounting bracket : www.hubauer-shop.de/en/carparts/i-models-parts-catalog/i3-meg/

[@sonnycruz7032]

Thanks for opening it up. Those guys could have just used a solid hard rubber mount but they took the time to design an oil filled rubber mount.

[@BMIKE999]

The oil filling is to make the bracket particularly soft. If it were filled with some rubber, it would still be harder and every kick down pressure on the pedal would feel like a small blow. The oil helps to be extra flexible. The lower mounts of the motor are oil-free, where such flexibility is not required. Thanks for your opinion👍

[@SDX9000]

Thank you, your explanation makes the process so simple like changing brake pads :)

[@BMIKE999]

@@SDX9000 Thank you!

[@ChiRat22]

I don’t even have this car but this is a great video.

[@BMIKE999]

Thank you😊

[@KukoekKekek]

😮good job my friend 😮❤

[@BMIKE999]

@@KukoekKekek Thank you!

[@shhs1791]

Greetings ... Great video.. it happens to many people, and BMW has not done anything about it... Service stations take a lot of money from people for that work because the car's warranty has expired... I have questions.. Where did you buy the part?? (I know there is an improved version as well) What is the condition of the other engine mounts? I'm getting ready to modify the engine mounts on our car.. I bought glue that turns into strong flexible rubber.. I will glue the cracks that have started... and I will glue a bigger tire around to get the same effect as on that bracket you showed (more tires and less stretching) I see that they are filled with oil... I think that they could also be filled with this rubber-glue... to get strength... I don't believe that it will affect the vibrations much, especially the rear wheels. Maybe at least try...

[@BMIKE999]

Thank you! I bought the part in the online shop: www.hubauer-shop.de/en/carparts/i-models-parts-catalog/i3-meg/ You must compare the part numbers because there is a version with a thicker mounting screw. For now, the remaining mounts are ok - 120 K per clock. You can experiment with the glue, but I don't believe you can glue it. The power of the motor is huge if you push pedal to metal. I have seen polymer replacements but no experience. The oil fill could be to achieve a softer vibration reduction with a harder rubber shell. If the whole part were a solid monolith, then the vibration of the motor would be more noticeable and every pedal to metal beat would be audible. But keep do experiments and let know the results😊

[@teamfo95]

Great stuff

[@BMIKE999]

Thanks😊

[@januszkaminski2731]

Is it really necessary to disconnect hv battery with this job?

[@BMIKE999]

You need to disconect HV battery if you have any kind of work from/ in engine bay. It takes only a few seconds to disconect it. + You need to gently lift engine. Any error on any step and you are baked. (For example you smash some HV cable with hammer, tool…etc) !!!The same procedure if you need to change left side, only on left side you don’t have free space!!! There you can touch HV cable many times. !!!☠️☠️So never work in engine bay if HV battery is connected!!!!☠️☠️

[@andrewyu7403]

thanks for the video. did you had to torque the mount to specs? Thanks

[@BMIKE999]

@@andrewyu7403 Thank you! No, I used my hands memory☺️ I think it is important for engine repairs, where microns must be measured.

[@lupineye]

BMW service center charged me round $1300 for this job. That is ridiculous price. I don't understand why BMW charge that much. I got ripped off.

[@BMIKE999]

@@lupineye Oh, 😑

[@Dibran25Sh]

With which torque did you tighten the big screw? And do you have to support the engine in 2 places?

[@BMIKE999]

With E20 socket. Support for motor only in 1 place gently rised.

[@alanwalters-z5o]

Did you change both sides?

[@BMIKE999]

@@alanwalters-z5o No, only right side. Left side is ok at 130k…