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 Or Replacing Fuel Pump
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting vessel
ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Undo screw (1) and remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.
Fig. 118: Removing Cover And Screw
Release screw (1).
Replacing Vacuum Hose For Brake Booster
IMPORTANT: Before beginning work, fully press the brake pedal several
times to reduce the
vacuum pressure in the brake booster. This makes it easier to remove the
vacuum hose.
Vacuum hose and non-return valve are welded together and are replaced
together as a single unit.
Necessary preliminary tas
