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) LEFT PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION
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Necessary preliminary work
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Notes
IMPORTANT:
Identify cause of damage (e.g. sharp-edged body parts, faulty
electrical
loads, jammed mechanisms, corrosion caused by ingress of water, etc.).
Read out fault memory
Eliminate cause of damage.
Disconnect battery negative terminal
Make sure that no safety-related system acco
