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.
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.
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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The following operations should only be carried out when using the tool kit
for calibrating the reversing camera
for the first time.
NOTE: The operation is described for the left-hand side; proceed in the
same way for
the right-hand side.
Remove support plate (1) from spindle (2).
Replace spindle
IMPORTANT: Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by
authorized
experts.
Improper, unauthorized operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations
on this system.
WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY INSTRUCTI