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.
.png)
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.
.png)
Fig. 437: Identifying Oil Return Cover And Screws
Assemble engine.
READ NEXT:
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
SEE MORE:
The seat heating is standard as part of the comfort seats. The seat module is
functionally responsible for seat
heating.
The seat heating can only be activated from terminal 15 ON. The status of
terminal 15 ON is issued by the Car
Access System 4 via the K-CAN2. The junction box electronics thus
General information
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
Folding down
Reach into the recess and fold the center armrest
forward.
Opening
Depending on the equipment, proceed as follows:
Press the button, arrow 1, and fold the cover up,
arrow 2.
Press the but