BMW 7 Owners & Service Manuals

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.

Oil Filter And Lines
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.

Oil Filter And Lines
Fig. 437: Identifying Oil Return Cover And Screws

Assemble engine.

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