BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Cooling System / Oil Cooler Lines
BMW 7 Series: Oil Cooler Lines
- Flushing Transmission Oil Cooler With Lines (Automatic Transmission)
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Feed And Return Lines For Engine Oil Cooler (N63)
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Gearbox Oil Cooler For Automatic Transmission (N63, N74)
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Flushing Transmission Oil Cooler With Lines (Automatic
Transmission)
Notes
NOTE: Carry out the work steps listed when:
Installing a new or replacement transmission.
Flushing can only be carried out with the automatic transmission removed.
Procedure
Automatic transmiss
Removing And Installing/Replacing Feed And Return Lines For Engine Oil
Cooler (N63)
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.
IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves and safety goggles.
IMPORTANT: Adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness whe
Removing And Installing/Replacing Gearbox Oil Cooler For
Automatic Transmission (N63, N74)
IMPORTANT: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Drain COOLANT.
Remove FAN COWL.
Recycling
Catch and dispose of drained coolant i
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Vertical Dynamics Control (VDC)
Control Unit
Fig. 124: Identifying VDM
INDEX REFERENCE CHART
VDM
The location of the VDM control unit is dependent on the country in which the
vehicle is sold.
On left-hand drive vehicles the control unit is fitted inside the
passenger compartment near the right A-pillar
(as illustrated)
Removing Hydraulic Chain Tensioner For Timing Chains On Left Side
(N63)
Notes
WARNING: Chain tensioner is pre-tensioned.
Release lock pin only in installed state.
Danger of injury!
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
The engine must not be cranked when the chain tensioner is removed.
The timing chain may jump.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove TIMING CASE COVER at top left
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