BMW 7 Series: Oil Filter And Lines
OIL RETURN COVER
IMPORTANT: Risk of fire.
In the event of oil leakage in the Vee, the leakage oil may be ignited on hot
components.
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove both exhaust turbochargers.
- Remove HEAT SHIELD at bottom.
Release banjo bolt (1).
Tightening torque: 11 42 10AZ.
Release screws (3).
Tightening torque: 11 65 6AZ.
Place vacuum reservoir (4) to one side.
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Fig. 436: Identifying Banjo Bolt, Screws And Vacuum Reservoir
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque: 11 42 8AZ.
Remove oil return cover (2).
Installation note:
Replace oil return cover.
Replace both O-rings.
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Fig. 437: Identifying Oil Return Cover And Screws
Assemble engine.
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Removing And Installing/Renewing Coolant Pump (N63)
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Recycling
Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable collect
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT THERMOSTAT (N63)
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Recycling
Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable
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DANGER OF POISONING IF OIL IS INGESTED/ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Stomach aches
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Cramps/fits
Unconsciousness
Protective measures/rules of conduct
Notes
SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION CHART
IMPORTANT: The contacts can be changed on ultrasonically welded plugs (1).
Ultrasonically welded plugs (1) must be replaced completely.
Ultrasonic-welded connectors (1) can be identified by the welds (2) on their
longitudinal side.
Fig. 3: Identifying Ultra