correct timing gear mark-help

[1iwilly]

i can seem to find the correct answer and need help bad doing the head gasket was waiting for the special bmw tools needed to come in.now i'm stuck as to where the timing mark should be on sprocket and harmonic balancer before removal of sprockets.here is a pic of mine with the piston up both intake valves close.
and the second picture is from the pelican technical article but i don't think it is the same engine i have.i did google searches under 2002 bmw x5 3.0i head gasket removal but no luck can somebody point me in the right direction so i can take this damn head off.here is the link to where i got the reffence info from

Pelican Technical Article: BMW Head Gasket Replacement