BMW 7 Series: Checking Cooling System For Watertightness (N54, N63)
Notes
WARNING: Risk of scalding! Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.
Protective measures/rules of conduct
- Wear safety goggles
- Wear protective gloves
- Observe national/country-specific regulations
IMPORTANT: Risk of skidding due to coolant on the floor.
Danger of injury!
Catch and dispose of drained coolant in drip tray (1) and if necessary special tool 00 2 030 (universal hydraulic lifting equipment).
Recycling
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Fig. 1: Lifting Drip Tray Using Special Tool (00 2 030)
Checking pressure drop in cooling system
Open the sealing cap on the coolant expansion tank. Fit special tools (1) 17 0 101 and (2) 17 0 113.
Build up EXCESS PRESSURE , wait approx. 2 minutes.
Cooling system is impervious to watertightness if pressure drop is max. 0.1 bar.
Fig. 2: Checking Pressure Drop In Cooling System Using Special Tools (17 0
101 And 17 0 113)
Checking pressure relief valve in sealing cap
NOTE: While the driving at high ambient temperatures, the design may cause the pressure relief valve in the sealing cap to open slightly and air together with dissolved coolant to escape. This coolant vapor condenses on the surface of the expansion tank and leaves toes when the vehicle has cooled down. These toes do not indicate whether the sealing cap is defective or not. When the vehicle has been in standstill for an extended period of time, the residual escaping coolant can cause the pressure relief valve in the sealing cap to stick; therefore repeat the test procedure for the sealing cap 2 to 3 times.
Replace the sealing cap only after you have checked three times and there is an incorrect opening pressure.
Checking pressure relief valve in sealing cap
Screw sealing cap (1) onto special tool 17 0 114.
Build up pressure with special tool (hand pump) 17 0 101; observe pressure gauge to ascertain when opening pressure is achieved.
Compare OPENING PRESSURE of pressure relief valve.
Fig. 3: Checking Pressure Relief Valve In Screw Cap Using Special Tool (17 0
114)
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Draining And Adding Coolant (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
The repair work on the cooling system should only be carried out on an
engine that has cooled down!
IMPORTANT: Lifetime coolant filling:
Never reuse used coolant!
When
Instructions For Working On Cooling System
WARNING: Danger of scalding! Work on the cooling system should only be
carried
out when the engine has cooled down.
IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves and safety goggles.
IMPORTANT: Lifetime coolant f
Venting And Filling Cooling System With Vacuum Filling Unit
Notes
IMPORTANT: Lifetime coolant filling:
Never reuse used coolant!
When replacing and removing components which rely on the corrosion
protection effect of the coolant, it is essential to change the
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Removing Ball Pivot
NOTE: Remove gas spring, refer to REMOVING GAS SPRING.
NOTE: The following text describes how to remove the ball pivot from the
hinge
retaining bracket on the rear lid as an example. Proceed in the same way for the
other ball pivots.
Make sure the attachments are reinstalled in the correct sequenc
Service
NOTE: The track and camber at the rear axle can still be adjusted by means
of two
eccentric screws, however, a new procedure must be observed!
REAR AXLE DIMENSION REFERENCE CHART
Damping/suspension
The standard chassis and suspension system of the F01 features steel springs
on the front and rear
