Upper timing cover gasket replacement

[tavo80816]

Im following a DIY and came to this:

"If you need to replace the right side cover, before removing the cover fasteners, the timing chain tensioner has to be removed."

Will I need a special BMW tool or is it just literally unscrew it to disassemble and just screw it back on to re-assemble???

Thanks

[X53Jay4.8is]

Originally Posted by tavo80816

Im following a DIY and came to this:

"If you need to replace the right side cover, before removing the cover fasteners, the timing chain tensioner has to be removed."

Will I need a special BMW tool or is it just literally unscrew it to disassemble and just screw it back on to re-assemble???

Thanks

Conventional tools are fine for this level but the space is tight.

[David.X5]

No special tools except for the tight space. The tensioner is spring loaded (and hydraulic when the engine is running) and just slides into the hole in the cover.