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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Minimum set: Mechanical tools Mandrel MW
Note: (drift) For driving radial shaft seal onto drive flange.
Storage Location
B26
SI number
01 09 09 (532)
Fig. 25: Identifying Mandrel (330150)
Mandrel MW
Replaced by: 0491891
Note: (Drift) Replaced by 31 2 040.(0 491 891)
Mandrel MW
Replaced by: 0492338
The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove
compartment.
Open the glove compartment.
Front passenger side glove compartment
Press on the bottom of the cartridge holder.
The cartridge holder slides down.
Remove the cover of the fragrance cartridge.
Hold the cover on the top to slide