BMW 7 Series: Ignition Wires, Spark Plugs
REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS (N54, N63, N74)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove IGNITION COILS.
IMPORTANT: Wear safety goggles.
Oil and dirt particles may get into your eyes!
Clean spark plug slot with compressed air.
Unscrew spark plugs with special tool 12 1 220 and extension with min. 8º bend.
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Fig. 14: Unscrewing Spark Plugs With Special Tool (12 1 220)
Attach new spark plug (1) to special tool 12 1 230.
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Fig. 15: Attaching Spark Plug To Special Tool (12 1 230)
Screw spark plug with special tool 12 1 230 hand-tight into cylinder head plug thread as far as it will go.
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Fig. 16: Screwing Spark Plug With Special Tool (12 1 230)
Installation note: Tighten spark plugs with torque wrench, special tool 12 1 220 and extension with min. 8º bend.
Observe tightening torque.
Tightening torque 12 12 2AZ.
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Fig. 17: Tightening Spark Plugs With Torque Wrench, Special Tool (12 1 220)
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Ignition Coil
NOTES ON CHECKING IGNITION SYSTEM
Troubleshooting
Fault in fuel injection system
Spark plug faults
Ignition coil faults
Further fault patterns with evaluation
Additional fault notes for troubles
Coding Control Module (DME/DDE)
Switch off ignition.
Connect MoDiC or DIS/GT1 Tester.
Switch on ignition.
Select "Coding" program.
For subsequent procedure, follow instructions in MoDiC or DIS/GT1 Tester.
Carry out adjustment of
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General driving notes- Braking safely
General information
The vehicle is equipped with an Antilock Braking
System ABS as a standard feature.
Perform an emergency stop in situations that require
such.
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid any
obstacles with a minimum of steering effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and soun
Coasting
Concept
Under certain conditions the engine is automatically
decoupled from the transmission in the D
selector lever position. The vehicle continues
traveling with the engine idling to reduce consumption.
Selector lever position D remains engaged.
This driving condition is referred to as coasting.
