BMW 7 Series: Engine Mounting
REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION.
- Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
- Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT.
Release bolt (1) and remove engine mount.
IMPORTANT: Installation note: To ensure play between engine mount and engine support arm, lower the engine completely before tightening the screw connection (engine mount/engine support arm).
Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ.
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Fig. 1: Identifying Engine Mount Bolt
Installation note: Rubber part (1) of engine mount must point to center of vehicle.
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Fig. 2: Identifying Engine Mount Rubber
REPLACING LEFT ENGINE SUPPORT ARM (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION.
- Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (left-hand drive models only)
Release screw (1).
IMPORTANT: Installation note: To ensure play between engine mount and engine support arm, lower the engine completely before tightening the screw connection (engine mount/engine support arm).
Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ.
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Fig. 3: Identifying Engine Mount Screw
Release screws (1).
Remove engine support arm.
Tightening torque 22 11 3AZ.
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Fig. 4: Identifying Engine Support Arm Screws
REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION.
- Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
- Release ENGINE SUPPORT ARM (left-hand drive models only)
- Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (right-hand drive models only)
Release bolt (1) and remove engine mount.
IMPORTANT: Installation note: To ensure play between engine mount and engine support arm, lower the engine completely before tightening the screw connection (engine mount/engine support arm).
Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ.
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Fig. 5: Identifying Engine Mount Bolt
Installation note: Rubber part (1) of engine mount must point to center of vehicle.
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Fig. 6: Identifying Engine Mount Rubber
REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE SUPPORT ARM (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION.
- Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
- Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (right-hand drive models only)
Release screw (1).
IMPORTANT: Installation note: To ensure play between engine mount and engine support arm, lower the engine completely before tightening the screw connection (engine mount/engine support arm).
Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ.
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Fig. 7: Identifying Engine Mount Screw
Release screws (1).
Remove engine support arm.
Tightening torque 22 11 3AZ.
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Fig. 8: Identifying Engine Support Arm Screws
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Transmission Suspension, Manual Transmission
REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Support transmission with lifter.
Release screws (1) and (2).
Remove transmissi
Transmission Suspension, Autom. Transmission
REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Support transmission with lifter.
Release screws (1) and (2).
Remove transmissi
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Central Information Display (CID)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary work
F01, 02, 03, 04:
Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD IN MIDDLE
F07, 10, 11, 18:
Remove decorative strip on dashboard on right
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 6
Replacing Left Rear Side Wall
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
STRIP DOWN VEHICLE
Observe new procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2).
Following new body parts are required:
Side frame, rear
Reinforcement plate, C-pillar (not shown)
Reinforcement plates (not pictured)
Lock nuts (not pictured)
Following consuma
