BMW 7 Series: Care
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Washing the vehicle
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily ava
Vehicle care
Vehicle care products
General information
BMW recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care
products are available from a dealer's service
center or another qualified ser
Vehicle care- Caring for special components
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9. Do
not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets
above 140 â
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Repair Solution For Straight Shank/Hexagon Rivet Nut
Protection measures!
Wear safety goggles
Wear protective gloves
IMPORTANT: To prevent the material from tapering, do not drill out the
rivet head.
1. Carefully spot-drill rivet head with a larger drill bit/countersink
Fig. 11: Drilling Rivet Head Using Larger Drill Bit
IMPORTANT: Avoid paint w
Removing And Installing/Renewing Both Solenoid Valves On Right
Side (N63)
IMPORTANT: Always check that the solenoid valves are clean during removal
and
installation.
Possible malfunctions if valves are contaminated:
Irregular operation
OBD incorrect entry
Poor exhaust gas values
Low engine performance
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not clean solenoid valves with co
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