BMW 7 Series: Intake Silencer
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
NOTE: Description for intake filter housing. Procedure on right side identical.
Release clamps (1).
Tightening torque 13 62 9AZ.
Disconnect connector (2) at the hot film air mass meter.
Release clamp (3).
Unclip oxygen sensor cable from intake filter housing.
Detach intake air filter housing from intake port and pull off upwards.
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Fig. 124: Pulling Intake Air Filter Housing Upwards
REPLACING BOTH AIR FILTER ELEMENTS (N63)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Turn off ignition
- Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
NOTE: Description relates to the left intake filter housing. Procedure for the right side is identical.
Release clamp (1).
Tightening torque 13 62 9AZ.
Disconnect plug (2) on air-mass sensor.
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Fig. 125: Identifying Air-Mass Sensor With Plug
Release screws along line (1).
Tightening torque 13 62 8AZ.
Remove air filter cover (2).
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Fig. 126: Identifying Air Filter Cover With Mounting Screws
Remove air filter insert.
Installation: Clean upper and lower sections of intake filter housing from inside.
Replacing air filter element.
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Fig. 127: Identifying Air Filter
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Air Cleaner
REPLACING BOTH AIR FILTER ELEMENTS (N63)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Turn off ignition
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
NOTE: Description relates to the left intake filter housing. Procedure for
the right
Carbon Canister Ventilation
REPLACING TANK VENTING VALVE (N63)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Check stored fault message.
Switch off ignition.
Remove FAN COWL.
Unlock connector (1) and remove.
Unlock hose (2) and detach.
Unl
Gear Shift Mechanism
GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES ON VEHICLES WITH ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN
PROTECTION SYSTEM
WARNING: Danger to life!
Triggering the active pedestrian protection system while the engine
compartme
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Solenoid Valves On Left Side
(N63)
IMPORTANT: Always check that the solenoid valves are clean during removal
and
installation.
Possible malfunctions if valves are contaminated:
Irregular operation
OBD incorrect entry
Poor exhaust gas values
Low engine performance
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not clean solenoid valves with co
Notes On Handling Optical Fibres
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage when handling optical fibres, comply with the
following
points:
The minimum permitted bending radius is 25 mm
Do not subject optical fibres to compressive and tensile load
Protect optical fibres against the effects of heat > or =85 ºC (e.g.
during
welding work,
