BMW 7 Series: Oil Sump
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER OIL SUMP SECTION (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove underbody protection at front and rear.
- Release oil drain plug and drain engine oil. See SERVICE - ENGINE OIL.
Unlock plug connection (1) on oil level sensor and disconnect.
Release screws (2) along line.
Tightening torque 11 13 3AZ.
Remove lower oil sump section (3).
Installation note: Clean sealing surfaces.
Replace gasket.
Replace screws.
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Fig. 80: Identifying Plug Connection On Oil Level Sensor And Lower Oil Sump
Section
When replacing lower oil sump section: Convert oil level sensor.
Replace sealing ring.
NOTE:
Procedure with four-wheel drive
Unlock plug connection (1) on oil level sensor and disconnect.
Release screws (2) along line.
Tightening torque 11 13 3AZ.
Remove lower oil sump section (3).
Installation note: Clean sealing surfaces.
Replace gasket.
Replace screws.
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Fig. 81: Identifying Plug Connection On Oil Level Sensor And Lower Oil Sump
Section
When replacing lower oil sump section: Convert oil level sensor.
Replace sealing ring.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING UPPER OIL SUMP SECTION (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Drain ENGINE OIL.
- Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION.
- Lower FRONT AXLE.
- Remove LOWER OIL SUMP SECTION.
- Unclip wiring harness on oil sump.
Remove oil filter cover with oil filter (1) with special tool 11 9 240.
Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ.
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Fig. 82: Removing Oil Filter Cover With Special Tool 11 9 240
Release bolt (1). Remove oil pipes (2) from oil filter housing.
Release holders of supply/return lines on oil sump.
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Fig. 83: Identifying Oil Pipes Screw
Unfasten screws (2).
Tightening torque: 11 41 1AZ.
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Fig. 84: Identifying Intake Pipe And Screws
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Fig. 85: Identifying Transmission End Screws And Upper Oil Sump Section
Release screws in area of line (1).
Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ.
Release screws (2) on transmission end 24 00 1AZ.
Remove upper oil sump section (3).
Installation note: Free sealing surfaces of seal debris and clean.
Replace gasket.
Modify oil pressure switch if replacing oil sump.
Assemble engine.
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Housing Cover
REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOWER TIMING CASE COVER (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove ENGINE
Remove both cylinder head covers
Remove LOWER OIL SUMP SECTION
Remove UPPER OIL SUMP SECTION
Remove
Replacing All Crankshaft Main Bearing Shells (N63) Without Hybrid Drive
Notes
IMPORTANT: Risk of injury from sharp edge of housing.
IMPORTANT: If a crankcase or a crankshaft is replaced, old and new
identifications can be
used.
A mixed installation is permissible.
Exampl
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Light Functions
Side Light, Low Beam and High Beam
The exterior lighting system is switched on via the light switch.
The following table shows the terminal setting for switching on the exterior
lighting.
LIGHT FUNCTIONS
The control panel contains the light switch for the side lights and low beam
headlights as we
System Components
Involved Components
The following components are involved in the wiper/washer system:
Control units
Steering column switch cluster
Central gateway module
Junction box electronics
Instrument cluster
Dynamic stability control
Rain/lights/solar/condensation sensor
Wiper switch on the
