This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g.,
General information
There are various options to search for and
download an upgrade:
Automatic.
Via iDrive.
Via BMW Connected app.
Automatic download
The available data for Remote Software Upgrad
Fig. 462: Connection Diagram, Vacuum Activation (N63)
Connection (1) Black to exhaust flaps.
Distribute element (2), vacuum pump/vacuum reservoir (4).
Vacuum line (3) black to vacuum pump.
Vacuum reservoir (4) with three connections.
Connection, vacuum unit (wastegate), bank 2, cylinders 5 to
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Release all screws (1).
Remove cover.
Replacement
From April 09 the snap fasteners are discontinued and replaced by a
conventional screw connection.
Fig. 103: Identifying Cover And Screws
REPLACING A BALL JOINT IN LEFT OR RIGHT SWINGING