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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CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
Notes
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
NOTE: To check the engine oil pressure, remove the oil pressure switch and
install and
connect the special tool.
NOTE: A small amount of engine oil emerges when the oil pressure switch is
removed.
Have a cleaning cloth ready.
Necessary
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, comfort
and individual settings can be stored in the vehicle
and modified or reset at any time.
For example, this includes:
Settings for the seat and steering wheel positions.
Suspension and climate control settings.
If necessary, data can