Lse9x E90 BMW Engine Swap: N52 Removal Process | GM LT Series Kickoff

Welcome to the first episode of our GM LT engine swap series! In this video, we kick off the project by removing the BMW N52 engine from our E90 series BMW. Follow along as we take you step-by-step through the process, providing a overview and tips to help you with your own engine swap. Don't mind the flip flops its hot in Texas! Visit our website for detailed guides and additional resources www.lse90.com 00:00 – Intro & Project Overview Kickoff for the LT swap series by removing the N52 from a blue E90 BMW. 00:18 – Cowling & DME Box Disassembly Removing the upper cowling and beginning the DME box wiring disconnection. 00:45 – DME Connector Removal Tips How to access and disconnect the DME connectors cleanly without cutting wires. 01:49 – Chassis Wiring & Ground Connections Final steps for disconnecting DME wiring and addressing chassis power/ground. 02:47 – Strut Braces & Tools Needed Removing strut braces; reminder on E-Torx and Torx tools needed for BMW disassembly. 03:20 – Cooling System Disassembly Begins Removing radiator hoses, intake box, and front-end components for access. 04:23 – Power Steering Lines & Front Bumper Disconnecting the steering cooler lines and removing bumper and headlights. 05:40 – AC & Transmission Cooler Line Removal Evacuated AC lines, transmission cooler fittings, and hood latch prep. 06:42 – Radiator & Steering Prep Radiator and power steering system are cleared and prepped to stay with chassis. 07:55 – AC & Heater Line Disconnection Firewall AC and heater hoses disconnected to free engine. 08:20 – Underbody Plastics & Exhaust Removal Dropping splash shields and exhaust system to access driveline components. 10:50 – Driveshaft, Crossmember & Shifter Disconnecting driveshaft, shifter, and transmission crossmember. 12:30 – Engine Ground & Final Underbody Items Removing motor mounts, ground straps, and prepping for engine drop. 13:50 – Fuel Line & Final Checks Fuel line disconnected; double-checking lines and clearance before pull. 15:00 – Engine Pull Begins Crane in place, all connections verified—engine extraction begins.